Last weekend was one of the best weekends I have ever had. After we got the call on Wed. we begin to celebrate. I have never felt so relieved, excited, and thankful. The weekend started with our 5th anniversary on Friday. Justin and I went to Outback and then to get groceries. Although not very romantic, we had a great time :). Our friends Chris and Olivia came over around 10 and we talked and talked and talked until 2 a.m. On Saturday my family came to help get ready for Sunday. We went bowling in the afternoon and met Justin's family at Medos Saturday night. Then both of our families came to our house for dessert. Sunday was our big day! I have looked forward to the day that I would dedicate my baby for many years. When I felt hopeless I would always read about Hannah praying for a child and the Lord answering her prayer. Hannah dedicated her Samuel to God and I want to do the same. My father-in-law preached on Hannah and Samuel and he gave many personal remarks on the providence of God and how God in his great wisdom brought Samuel into our lives. We had a very sweet service and I will never forget the many emotions that I felt on that day. The children sang two songs and our friends Olivia J, Chris and Olivia, and Kyle all sang also. Many of our friends and family came to provide their support. Thank you! We love you all!
Our niece Holly, with the help of the other children, sang a song that said, "He knows my name- He sees my heart- He knows each step I take- He knows my deepest thoughts- Before I breathed my first breath- My life was in his hands- He has a plan for me"
I am so glad that God's plan was for us to be Samuel's parents. Samuel is the greatest gift I have ever received. I will forever be thankful to his birth mother for giving him life and for choosing us to be his parents. Everyday I am rejoicing in the fact that God answers prayer and is always faithful. I am glad I am a Christian, I am glad I am Justin's wife, and I am glad I am a mommy! :)
Friday night. Justin gave me roses.
Bowling with Robin and Olivia
The boys
Our family of 3
With Mary Jo and Frances
My baby
With Robin, Creighton, Finley and Leslie
Our sweet baby boy
The banner that Robin made for Samuel (She also made a great cake but for some reason the picture did not upload)
I could never begin to explain the joy that Samuel has brought to our home. I now know what I was missing so much during the years of infertility. I do not regret a single tear shed during that time. To get to Samuel I would go through it all again.
sweet - sweet post. he truly is your joy. so glad we could share in the beautiful weekend ... it was so precious. thanks for everything while we were there. love ya!
ReplyDeleteI look at your blog every day - hint, hint:) I really love getting to see everything that is going on on a DAILY basis - hint again:) I am so happy for you and your family of three. There is nothing better in the whole world! Believe me, I know:) I have prayed for you for five years. I have felt your sorrow and your heartache. I have hurt so much for myself and for you. Like you said, I look at my beautiful boy and know that it was all worth it. I was meant to be HIS mom!
ReplyDeleteI always looked forward to the days that I could stop sharing your heartaches and start sharing your happiness. Those days are now and nothing makes me happier!! I will check for new updates tomorrow:) And by the way, he is absolutely adorable!!!!!
Love you, Billie
So happy for ya'll and so proud of you Beth! I think of you and your faithfulness to the Lord so often. Samuel Johnson is a lucky boy and I can't wait to meet him.
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Meredith
Love this post! I am so glad for how God has blessed you!
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