Our Double Blessing Has Arrived!
Ali on the left and Jack on the right
The road that led us to this point was anything but smooth. Eric and I faced many challenges, disappointments, a range of every emotion you could think of. There were countless nights that I was not only emotionally drained but physically and mentally too. However, through it all God continued to lead and guide our every step. It is never easy to wait on God and His timing, but I can tell you if you are in that place right now, I just want to give you a little encouragement. God is faithful...God IS faithful. I can't tell you how often I had to say that over and over to myself during this journey He took us on. I needed that constant reminder and He would provide me with just enough evidence of His faithfulness to keep me going when I didn't think I could any longer. There were difficult decisions along the way and we didn't always have the support of those around us that we wanted, but Eric and I were confident in the direction God was taking us and had to lean on each other to know that we both felt He was telling us exactly what to do and when. Doors were opened that I never could have knocked down no matter how hard I might have wanted...it was Him. There is one verse that the Lord gave me as a small child that has stuck with me my entire life and especially through this circumstance.
Isaiah 40:31 'but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.'
Now, holding my sweet new babies the joy I feel can't even be put into words. God has carried us from the very beginning all the way to now and I know He will continue to do so.
Jack and Ali were 4 weeks on Friday. Jack weighed in at 7lbs 2 oz and Ali 6lbs 14oz. They have already started to go from 4 hours in between feedings at night to almost 6 hours! Praise God! I really can't complain because we are getting way more sleep this time around than we ever did with Connor. Connor is loving the role of big brother and is such a huge help. He is constantly giving them hugs and kisses and gets very upset when we let them cry too long. The other day I wanted to take him for just some mommy and me time. I thought he would be so excited but boy was I wrong. He was very upset that Jack and Ali weren't coming almost to the point of throwing a tantrum. I asked him later if he had fun and he said yes but that Jack and Ali needed to come next time..lol. He has transitioned so well and we couldn't ask for more.
My heart is overflowing and thanking God for these precious miracle babies! They truly are a gift from God and I already can't remember what life was like without them here.
God bless,
Becky
