Our Valentine's Day Gift

The ultrasound on Wednesday, revealed one very precious heartbeat! The baby is about 8 weeks old at this point. We were saddened to find out however, that the other baby has already miscarried and is with the Lord.

Both we and our wonderful doctor were pretty surprised and excited to see the beating heart, and attribute that as a blessing of the Lord and answered prayers. The last several weeks have been quite a rollercoaster of emotions, and we are mainly relieved today to just know what is happening at this point. We praise the Lord for another child, which should be coming along around September 28!

Even though twins would've been overwhelming, only a mother could long for even that, so she could've known and held that one so dear that was lost.

I read this quote from Dr. J.R. Miller, in reference to the loss of a child,

"Only God knows what will be best - to live in this world, enduring it's wintry weather, or to be taken to the summerland of Heaven, to grow up there, getting the crown without the conflict. We are not wise enough to to decide what will be best' we would rather leave it to our Father."

What a precious thought...'getting the crown without the conflict'. One of the things that comforted me the most when we miscarried our first child was the fact that the baby was with the Lord. He or she was perfect. And he or she had already attained all that we look forward to one day being.

Psalm 145:9

"The Lord is good to all: and

HIS TENDER MERCIES

are over all His works."

We are very grateful for the Lord's perfect way. We're so grateful that when our spirits are overwhelemed within us, then HE knows our path.

Thank you to all of those friends and family that have showed so much love and concern for us during this difficult time. I cannot express to you the encouragement it was to this mama's heart.