I really need to get this up so you all don’t think I’ve fallen off the edge of the world way out west here! The past couple weeks we’ve been quiet and here is the reason why.
Don’t mind me if I cry. But this is what I saw today! And you can’t see it, but this sweet baby had a tiny heart beating. That heartbeat is so precious to me!
Who is it that said “God must hurt a man deeply before He can bless him greatly“? It is true that once you have experienced loss, the blessings that come are so much more appreciated.
We have made it to 8 weeks and the past two have been some of the roughest I’ve ever went through in a pregnancy. Our little family also had the stomach flu to add into the mix of morning sickness and fatigue. So I’m not sure which began my downward spiral to dehydration, but on Thanksgiving Day we almost ended up in the emergency room. So much for the turkey and pumpkin pie I was looking forward to!
But I am so happy . . . . and so humbled that God has let this little one live. I just wish I could spread the blessing and the happiness to those around me who have also lost little ones.
This baby also had a rocky start and there was a time I thought we were losing it, too. At that moment, I reached the end of my rope as I cried on the phone to my mother “I can’t do this again.” I pleaded, begged, and interceded for the life of my baby – as I still do today.
So things have been quiet here on the blog and I have missed conversing with you all. You are such an encouragement and inspiration to me!
But looking at a computer screen makes me too queasy. So I’m going on a little break until after Christmas. I may post here and there, but it will be very sporadic.
Lord willing, we are planning to ride the train back to Indiana over Christmas. Yes, I need to see my family, feel their love, and remember our Savior’s birth with them around me. Of course, it won’t hurt to have someone else do the cooking for ten days!
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For now, I plan to put my feet up, pray this one’s little heart keeps beating, and keep a bucket close. 🙂
May God richly bless you all this coming Christmas season!
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Anonymous says
Aw and awwww………..
Love you!
Mom G
Anonymous says
We are so happy for you,pray all goes well
hope we can see you when you come out!!
love A. Karen
Nov. 27, 2012 ~ 9:14P.M.
Anonymous says
Blessings to you Kendra. We will add our prayers
that your pregnancy goes as it should and that God
will answer your prayer for a healthy baby.
God is sooo good! Love and prayers, Pat
Shannon says
Congratulations Kendra!! I’ll be praying for you and your little one 🙂
LeeAnne, Style N Season says
Congratulations, Kendra! I can totally relate, since I have the same ‘problem’. I just wanted to sleep all the time, my poor husband was confused since this is the first pregnancy for us. So I’m sure you can imagine how terrified we were when I suffered a major bleeding after the fourth month. When the doctor confirmed that the baby is okay and we could hear his hearbeat, both of us cried like little children! I wrote about it in my newest post, please drop by when you have the time. ^_^
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Anonymous says
I am so happy for you, you have much love for your children! Just your dedication of prayer and love for your child is an inspiration to me. Arlin thinks its a girl 🙂 We love you lots, and will be praying for you…
Kayla
Kendra Graber says
Thanks, Kayla! Tell Arlin I’ll take his prediction. 🙂 However, Megan was the only one where I didn’t get very sick….so the chances are looking more like a boy. Love ya!
Kara says
Congratulations! I’ll be praying for you and hope all continues to go well. Or better anyway. I hope your Christmas season is sweet and filled with joy and the love of family. Nothing can make you feel good like being surrounded by family! 🙂
Sarah : ) www.crumbsundermytable.blogspot.com says
Praying for you and baby! So happy for you all. I am the mother of five, three living and two born to heaven. God is so good. May his grace and strength sustain you as He bears your burdens and fears (Hebrews 4:14-16). Love in Christ!
Anonymous says
Congratulations! So happy for you! The computer screen always made me dizzy and nauseous too.
~berneice
Anonymous says
Congratulations! Hope everything goes well for you and your family. Blessings. ~Rhoda