As I sit down to write this post, I’m just filled with so much gratefulness. This year had its fair share of ups and downs, but more than anything, as I look back at it, I’m amazed at God’s faithfulness.
We started the year with a fairly new house (new to us at least!), a new puppy and less than one year of marriage under our belt.
Now, we can’t believe we’ve already been in our house for more than a year, we have a goofy one-year-old dog who always keeps us entertained and we’re already planning what we want to do for our two-year anniversary in March.
We’ve gotten involved in a new church, we’ve taken trips to visit family out of town, we’ve done the puppy-potty-training thing (with success – thank goodness!), we’ve seen old friends and made new ones.
And in October, we said goodbye to my grandfather. But – weeping does only last for a night, and joy does come in the morning. Or in our case, a few days later.
I noticed that I didn’t feel quite right while we were in Missouri for Tapa’s funeral. But, I attributed it mostly to the roller coaster of emotions I was feeling at the time. We got home late, late Tuesday night and so as I dragged myself through the next few days, I decided the tiredness was because of the lack of sleep.
But then the weekend came and I still felt exhausted – even after sleeping in. And Monday morning came and I just knew. Something wasn’t quite normal.
So… I decided to take a test. And after five months of getting a “not now” from God, we got this:
We are so overwhelmed with how great our God is! I am almost nine weeks along and I’m due July 9th. My first doctor appointment is next week. And while I was hesitant to post anything until after the appointment, I truly believe that God is good – regardless of what happens there.
Please join Jon and me in praying for this little one!
Love to you all!
Wow! Congratulations, Erynn! How exciting!!
Congrats!!! I'll keep you in my prayers! š
Congratulations, future mommy! š
THAT IS amazing! :o)
Congrats!!!!
Thanks for giving me the name "Gammy"! I'm so excited! I can't wait for July to meet our new little one! God is good! YAY!!!
YAY!! I'm so happy for you!
GOD IS GOOD INDEED!!
SO excited for you!!!
Can't wait to maybe see a series later on from a married mom's perspective!! (of course I love your single ones because i am single as can be!!)
Aaaaah! Erynn! That's so exciting! How wonderful for you and Jon. We just had our first baby in March and it's been so much fun. Praying for a great pregnancy for you!
Wow, that's so exciting! Congratulations Erynn and Jon! You're going to make a wonderful Mommy. You're so creative and imaginative. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your little (growing) family!
Congratulations!! I'll be praying for all of you.
Congratulations Erynn, that is amazing!!
Ok, its 1 am here, and both my parents are in bed, so I'm really trying not to scream. š Congratulations! This is so exciting! š I'll be praying for you guys!
Congradulations!!!!!! Wow how exiting just think of all the writing u can do and all the new writing ideas! I LOVE helping out with all the little kids at church and seeing them grow in the lord it makes me so happy!
Congratulations! Being a mom is such a blessing! I will be praying that you have a sweet, calm pregnancy!
We are so excited for you!! I kind of had a feeling you might be after talking to you ar Laura's shower that you were at least trying…He he š We will be praying for you and Jon and your Little One.
Wow that is so cool Erynn!
*hugs!* How amazing! You will make a great mommy! š
"Jesus, we thank you so much that You love us enough to continue creating new life. I praise You for Erynn & Jon and your faithfulness to them and Your absolute confidence in their parenting this Little One. Please give them a big helping of grace, strength, sleep and joy in all that will come their way, and keep Your hand over Baby M as he/she grows."
Erynn & Jon, this is wonderful news. Thank you for sharing. The first time you hear that little one's heartbeat is one of the most awe-inspiring moments – I hope Jon can be there too. š
Cutest parents EVER!! Love you three SO MUCH!! =) =)
Oh my goodness! Wow, congratulations! I am sooo happy and can't wait to hear whenever you find out more!
Congratulations! I hope and pray everything goes wonderfully.
How exciting!
Congratulations!
Awwww!!!! Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you guys! š I will definitely be praying for this little one.
God bless you!
Woohoo! That's so exciting!
Congratulations Erynn!! (and Jon of course)
I like that you took a picture of the pregnancy stick. Very funny, I'm so happy for you!
Congratulations!
Awww… congratulations! š
I justhave to comment on this post. I am so happy for you girl! My best friend, Madison, has a birthday on July 9th also. God is a magical man. Best of wishes.
Kat<3
PS~ I can't drag my eyes away from the Laurie Holbrook series. Buying all three for Christmas and I wish the series was longer. hehe! Where's my Ryan???
Congratulations! That's so exciting!!!
Erynn, I just read this post! Congratulations, how exciting for you and Jon!
I just stayed up way to late in 2013 to come back through tons of posts to find this one! I was having so much fun reading different posts about Nathan and I was like "I should find out when she announced her pregnancy with him". Especially since I'm getting to watch the whole story with his little brother unfold. š Your blog is amazing, by the way! ~Aidyl