"Blessed is the man whose quiver is full" Ps. 127
How God Created a Miracle in Our Family...
Most people look at our family and either say "you're crazy" or "what a blessing". It is that statement alone that sets people apart in how they view what happens in life. We were childless for 6 years before God blessed us with our third foster child, Isaiah, whom we adopted. Our tiny, three pound, adorable baby boy quickly became the love of our lives.
8 months after Isaiah was born, my father-in-law gave a woman a ride. That 4 block ride changed our lives forever when she told him she was pregnant and giving up her baby for adoption. Oh yeah...and she was due in 8 days! Well, just 5 days later, we had Makenna Shea!
3 months later, after Dirk and I had just prayed to have another baby when Makenna was about 1, that same birth mother called asking us to take her next baby. Isabella was born 1 week shy of Makenna's first birthday!
The funny part of the story is when we found out that I, the one who could never get pregnant, was pregnant! Ian was born 7 weeks after Isabella! God had given us 4 children all under the age of 1 1/2!!! We were thrilled! Such a work of God's hands it was.
This year we added to our clan when we were surprisingly pregnant again (so much for not being able to get pregnant). We now have 5 under 4! And I now wonder how mom's manage with all those kids so spread apart in age. It may be hard sometimes, but we love our life!
Elias had a playdate with Alex last week. however, mostly what they did was stare at each other. it was quite amusing to see them interact...or not interact. Elias is plenty used to kids...just not really any his size!
Elias had his first toy taken away from him. Alex is 2 months older than elias so he is much more active. He took pride in his conquering his attained prize as well he should have....he is supposed to want it. elias didn't care much...he sees this kind of thing all the time. his time will come all too soon...he will be rippin those toys outta his brother's hands in no time!
Alex seemed to have a fascination with Elias's mouth. It was great! he just kept putting his fingers in his mouth...i think we have an orthodontist on our hands...
"wait...just one more check up!" OK...
i love this pic! they seem to say.."i'm good...you good? yeah...i'm good. ok. carry on then."
Elias had his first toy taken away from him. Alex is 2 months older than elias so he is much more active. He took pride in his conquering his attained prize as well he should have....he is supposed to want it. elias didn't care much...he sees this kind of thing all the time. his time will come all too soon...he will be rippin those toys outta his brother's hands in no time!
Alex seemed to have a fascination with Elias's mouth. It was great! he just kept putting his fingers in his mouth...i think we have an orthodontist on our hands...
"wait...just one more check up!" OK...
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