I went to church this morning on my own. I had committed to helping with worship, and we were going to go as a family, but three of the kids had really choppy nights/early mornings and were in no shape to be at church. So I went by myself, first to music practice, and then to the service, while Brady held down the fort at home.
At least, he did that for part of the morning! Our amazing neighbour across the street invited the kids to join her in decorating her Christmas tree!! This is not the first time she’s requested them come join her in a job/event at her house, and they love it! Brady got them dressed and sent them over to “help” with the tree. So he got some one on one time with Solly while the other kids got a bit of an outing.
While they decorated, and Brady hung with Solly, I told our whole church about our pregnancy. It felt good to get it off my chest, even though its not something IĀ had to do. Its something I really wanted to do, but it took a little psyching up before I was able to actually voice it. When I finally had shared, I felt some relief. Now, I know that my baby is going to be washed over with more prayer still, beyond all of the amazing support and prayers we already have!!
On my way out of church, many people hugged me and encouraged me and promised to pray. Nothing but support. It was pretty incredible, and refreshing.
I feel, now, like all of my bases have been covered in this. Our families know, out closest friends know, everyone who invests in and follows our family through the blog knows, and now our church knows. Hopefully ALL of us can celebrate victories all along the way, specifically at the end, in July, when we bring this baby home! What an amazing day that will be.Ā š
That pic teared me up…….responsible Dekker holding the ‘little’s” hands to cross the street…..soooo sweet. I’m fiercely glad you told your church, because I know that quadrooooopled the prayer coverage for this little munchkin. Our times are in His hands.
Dekker took his “job” very seriously, like usual š He got everyone across the street safe and sound!
And I feel the same way about telling the church! I felt instant relief, knowing how many people were being added to the growing list of prayer support! There is power in numbers, right? <3
What amazing neighbors you have!!!!!!!!!!!! God has truly blessed you through them.
The picture is so cute….such little grown ups crossing the street without an adult :-).
We are SO fortunate, in both of those ways!!