After all this waiting in less than 24 hours we will
hopefully have Miss Meghan in our arms. I’ve spent a lot of time in the last
few days just thinking about what it will be like to have 2 kids. It has felt a
bit like we are “having hydrocephalus” at times, and strangely somehow I almost
forget to think about the fact that I will have 2 babies instead of one. The
anticipation has set in…I was keenly aware today as I got Addie up and we went
about our morning routine that it was the last time it will ever be like this
again- just her and I in the quiet of the early part of the day. I know it’s
probably overly sentimental, but it’s an amazing thing to bring a child into
the world- to get to participate in a miracle- and it will redefine our family
forever.
I also have to give a really special thank you to the men of
the Lakewood Fire Department, for their generosity toward our family and for
the brotherly love they have for my husband. Their support means so much to
him, and in turn to me because of how valuable it is to him during this time.
We are so very blessed to have them as a part of our lives.
Just a final note to thank everyone for praying so
faithfully for our family and for Meghan over these months, and we would ask
that you would continue to do so tomorrow as we head to the Cleveland Clinic
for her birthday. Our surgery is scheduled for 7:30am ,
and we would ask that you would pray for a safe delivery for both of us. We will update everyone as soon as we can.
Below are the lyrics
to an old hymn that was dedicated to us in church this past Sunday. It reminds
me that overwhelmingly, the Lord has been faithful to provide for all our needs
both past, present and future. We continue to trust in his faithfulness to
bring us through whatever may come in these next few weeks.
Great
is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
as thou hast been thou forever will be.
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon and stars in their courses above
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
as thou hast been thou forever will be.
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon and stars in their courses above
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Praying for a safe delivery for mom and Meghan! She is so lucky to have you for a mom. You will figure it all out day by day. Can't wait to hear that everyone is well!
ReplyDeleteFriends of the Richards, we are all praying for you today and tomorrow (as our small group gathers). Prayers are flying far and wide toward the throne for you! Peace...
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ReplyDeleteWe have been praying for you and little baby girl Meghan Grace continually. We know you are in the Lords hands, and we pray for a miracle, but you already have one! We know Meghan is perfect and loved so dearly. She will bless all who meet her, we know, all to the glory of God!
Our family, and our friends at our bible study are also lifting you up in prayer from Arizona.
Our love to you all!
"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him." Lamentations 3:22-25 (ESV)
Sarah, I had strange feelings similar to those that you mentioned about having a second child. It took me a little while to adjust and stop feeling sorry for Micah...but he LOVED her from the minute they met. That really helped me to see that Hannah was enhancing the family...not just adding to it. You, Joe, and your sweet girls are in my prayers...especially in those first weeks.
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