What A Year

Yesterday, January 24, 2009, marked exactly one year from the day we received the best news that we never thought we would receive. Yesterday was the one year anniversary of the day we found out we were going to be parents. I still remember that night as clearly as if it was just yesterday. My only regret is that I didn't think to get a picture of the look on Stephen's face as the news was sinking in! He looked as if he had just seen a ghost! I would have been concerned that he wasn't excited about our news if it had not been for the smile he couldn't wipe off! He was so shocked he couldn't even speak. I remember calling everyone in our family to let them know about the exciting change in our lives. After seven years of waiting for that day, there were several tears cried by everyone who had a part in our long journey. I remember telling Stephen that he could tell our good friends, Nathan and Jennifer, and him saying that he couldn't because he was too in shock to speak! However, neither of us had to say a word. When we walked in their house they knew! When we returned home, I remember going in the kitchen for a glass of water. Stephen followed, took the glass out of my hand, picked me up and started jumping up and down screaming "we're going to have a baby!". What a wonderful night that will forever be just as clear in our minds and what a wonderful joy to know that our Heavenly Father has trusted us enough to allow us to train up His child in the way he should go. We are blessed beyond measure.

Me on the night we found out Henry was on the way!

4 weeks pregnant( January 24, 2008)