We are excited to share the news of the new addition to our growing family. What a wonderful surprise the Lord had in store for us when we found out the news on Labor Day.
Although it was just a hunch, I was the first to realize that Sarah was pregnant while we were sitting in church on the day before Labor Day. I looked over at Sarah during the message time, and I saw a look I had not seen for a number of months. I am not sure I can describe it exactly, but it was the same look I had seen in the early weeks of her pregnancy with Micah. On the way home from church, I suggested that we find out if she were pregnant or not. We waited until we could both see the results (with Micah in Daddy’s arms), and we both let out a gasp of amazement when we saw that indeed she was pregnant again. Micah definitely shared in our excitement.
Last Monday, Micah got to share the joyful news with my parents, as he proudly wore an “I’m a Big Brother” t-shirt. What fun to share the news! If you would like to see some of my family’s reactions, you can check out the video below. There is also some bonus footage if you watch to the end.
I am very glad that Micah will have the opportunity to grow up with a sibling close in age. I loved (for the most part) having a big brother 18 months older than me. It is wonderful that Micah will get to experience the same joy, although Micah’s sibling will be even closer with Sarah’s due date being April 28 (making them 14 months apart).
Sarah was able to tell the news to her parents on the ride up to see my family on that Monday. They were excited to find out that they now have a dozen grandkids!
We thank the Lord for being so gracious to us, and blessing us far beyond what we deserve, or what we could ever hope for.
“Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: He is their help and shield. The Lord hath been mindful of us: He will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth.” Psalm 115:9-15
Although this Psalm is certainly describing God’s physical blessings upon the nation of Israel (and our view of God’s blessing should not be seen in light of what many consider “material blessings”) we exalt the Lord for finding it good in His sight to give us another child.
May we have grace to raise this little one up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, that both he/she and Micah may love and serve Him with gladness.
Congrats! My sister told me. So I came to the site to see if you posted anything. The video of you telling the family is sweet. Talk to you soon-lisa
Congrats 🙂
You guys are so tricky. I didn’t know you were taping that!
Congatrulations! That was a suprise. I hope that you will do well through this pregnancy too.
Heather
Congratulations!!! Sarah, I loved hearing you laughing on the video. What fun!! I remember buying Nathaniel his, “I’m a big brother” T-shirt. We couldn’t find one smaller than a 2T!
Congratulations, Tim and Sarah! So happy for you!
Oh, what a cutie!! I miss baby Micah! ❤ I am so excited for you!! I can’t wait to see those two little sweeties when I come in May!!!!!!! Love you and miss you MUCH.