On The Go Girl!

My mama kids me all the time about how much like me Lulu is growing to be. She is always on hand, as my great grandmother would say about me as a child. She loves to play, and prefers not to sleep! She laughs and gets the hiccups, and sneaks a smile when you blow a zerbert on her belly or toes. I still look at her in awe of God's greatness and unfailing love! I often am humbled to think that such an amazing Father would entrust her to me! She is the light of my life, and a joyful reminder that God is faithful, even when green beans fly, laundry piles up, and I find Charlie trying to clean off the baby :0) Those are the days I like to remind myself that I'm the clay, and The Master Artist is making something beautiful out of me, even when it pinches a bit. I do it all for His Glory!

Our Little Lulu Light

I have always wanted to be a Momma! Even as a little girl I dreamed of having a sweet baby to love and take care of. When I finally found my prince charming and best friend, I was ready to be a momma, but the time was not right. We waited for three years as the Lord continued to bless us and then decided it was time. I was overjoyed, and I couldn't wait to have a real baby of my own! After only a couple of months of trying, I began to get discouraged and was afraid that my childhood dream might not come true. I know now that my impatience was silly, but I grew discouraged. One fall night, I went into the room that would be my baby's and lay on the floor before the Lord. I cried as I prayed the prayer of Hannah. I asked the Lord to calm my heart and take away my desire to have a child if it was not in His will for me. I felt such a peace as I got up, and only a short while later I received my reply. On my brother's birthday I took a test after days of feeling a bit off. I lay on the bed with my furry baby Charlie and waited. When I saw the results my heart leapt for joy! I couldn't wait to tell Rich! He was out running errands so I painted my tummy with orange paint and it said "Baby Vol." When he got home he was so excited! We waited a few weeks to tell our families. They were ecstatic seeing as how she was to be the first grand-baby on each side. We waited for nine months and I continued to teach. My third graders were so excited at the news! They threw me a shower at school and shared in my excitement about having a little girl. Everyone watched me grow! Finally the day came for her to come! I was ready for her to come, or so I thought :0) the day arrived, and the Lord was gracious in giving me an easy labor. In four and a half hours she was here! They laid her on my tummy, and I have never loved anyone so tiny so much! It still amazes me how she changed our lives forever! Being a Momma is hard :0) No one ever really shares that part, but it's the toughest job I've ever had the priveledge of taking on! Lucy Cate has had reflux, and she loves to be awake a lot, so I am learning measures of patience now like never before. I love it though, even the sleepless nights, because it is a job I was tailor made for, even on the days I doubt. Rich and I are the only ones who can be Lucy Cate's parents, and God knew that, and He blesses and grows us daily as He allows us to teach her about His son! We never could have been ready enough for this adventure, but we love the amazing journey with each new day! Our Lucy Cate is five months now, and we learn just as much from her as she does from us! She is our first, and Lord willing, won't be our last! We can't wait to watch her grow and be a pure light for Jesus and walk hand-in-hand into glory together one day! She heard my heart from the inside out and my life will never be the same!