Friday, February 9, 2007

Expanding Family



Our first visit with Molly as a family - Christmas 2006: Jessica, Paul, Molly, JG, Haley, Jeanna. Molly is Paul’s daughter from a prior relationship. To make a long story short, there was unforgiveness towards her mother and so Paul had a hard time wanting a relationship with Molly. The Lord answered many prayers and softened Paul’s heart towards her. Molly is a precious little 3 year old, full of energy and life - only too pleased to be united with Daddy, her sisters, and "Mama" Joy, too.




This is a photo of our new home as of next week. (Our house finally sold.) Now we're making room for girl #5, due in May. The house has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2 car garage, huge yard in a quiet neighborhood at the end of a cul-de-sac. We are so blessed by His answers to all of our prayers!



The pregnancy is going well, with some pretty "normal complaints". I am on limited activity and trying not to overdo myself while packing and moving. I have gestational diabetes, keeping me from having too much fun with pregnancy cravings... no pickles and only small servings of ice-cream. Good news is that it's gone just as soon as baby is born. :) The contractions come quite regularly these days, keeping me sitting most of the time, but Paul and the girls are taking good care of me and working hard to compensate for my lack of mobility. We have good friends and family who are being helpful, too. My doctor is very pleased with how well baby is doing and we are very hopeful and confident that she will be born full-term and healthy. Thanks for all your prayers.



Paul and the girls are all doing well - keeping as busy and active as ever! Way too much fun!! We'll write and post more later.