"Yes, Lord.... your name and renown are the desire of our hearts..." (Isaiah 26:8)
It's not often that I take the time to slow down long enough to really MARVEL at God. Maybe it's catching a glimpse of a spider making an intricate web, or maybe a breath-taking worship song at the EXACT right time, or maybe a simple warm embrace from a friend. But, today, I am reminded AGAIN of the MARVELOUS God I get to know and be known by because of Jesus.
Nearly 2 years ago, my Baby Buds and I (see picture above) started crying out to God for the desire of our hearts... children. Each of us longed to be mommies. :) Each of us had to let go of our own agendas and let God be in charge of our journeys. . . and each of us are now enjoying God's precious gift of mommy-hood.
On rare occasions, we all have a free moment to get all of our kiddos together and just PLAY. So. fun. Today was one of those days. Looking through these pictures makes me just want to bust out in tears, laughter, more tears, and then some more laughing. I just can't believe how amazing God is! How faithful! How kind! How MARVELOUS!
So, check out the pics below for a taste how things have changed.... :)
Hanging with Riley-man, probably around 3 months old... so sweet!!!
Miss Sophs in her adorable outfit, also probably 3 months old or so.....
Mr. Jordan in Ethiopia, just chillin' on his home-made bed. :) He was almost 7 months old here.
Precious Camden hanging with his daddy... a little over 2 months in this picture, I think.
And this was today . . .
How things have changed! :)Sophs and Riley are 8 months old now.... so precious, such great babies, and moving everywhere! Sophie is a pro at this camera thing!
Cam is 5 months old and quite the thinker! He is so sweet to let the bigger guys roll all over him and make all kinds of noise while he just takes it all in.... such a handsome little man!!!
And then there's Jordan.... only days away from turning 11 months old. GULP. I can't believe he's gotten so big! Absolutely love him.
And to my baby buddy mommas.... girls, you are incredible. Thank you for walking these last 2 years alongside of me and not giving up on me when I was in the crazy waiting stage. :) Thank you for teaching me how to be the kind of mommy that Christ has called me to be!
Love you guys!!!
6 comments:
Thank you for being a faithful friend...from Fayette mall to full time mommies!!
Thank you God for the miracles you have performed in the lives of these three mommies who love YOU with all their heart. The gift of children is always from YOU but theirs is such a sweet story. I feel so humbled by Your love for all of us and the way YOUR plan is so much better than ours!
Em, Fayette mall.... hilarious.
Mom, thank you for that sweet prayer. So true!
such cute babies!!!! isn't it great getting together with those that were with you through the hard wait. Jordan is so cute and growing fast. i am having a hard time with how fast they grow!!! i was really sad on Bek's 1st Birthday because it seemed to come so fast.
stef, you are so great! i love the way you share your heart on your posts, and more importantly, you give us a special look at God's heart for you and for all of us... so, thanks! i'm so excited for you, and for the other mommies for all that God has done in your lives--what awesome testimonies you have! and what a wonderful community God has created for you! thanks for sharing, friend! love you.
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