(happy news)

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These pictures were all taken last week.  The rainbows appeared last Thursday or Friday, I can’t remember exactly. 

I haven’t been able to blog much this week because I have not been my normal self.  There are several reasons for this:

1.  Rich has been away on a 3 day business trip.  I’m not myself when he’s out of town.  He will be back tonight.

2.  I’m PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I’m not my normal self when I am pregnant (who is?).  I am so very happy but I am also in that weepy and exhausted stage.  I’m not exactly crying over everything, but my emotions are pretty wild at the moment.  Rich told the kids Monday night at the dinner table and they are all so happy.  My four boys all want another brother, and Grace insists it WILL be a girl.  My due date is Feb. 12, my own birthday~The children and I are all trying to come up with the perfect names (needs 5 letters and be from the Bible) but Rich would rather make conversation about what 8-passenger vehicle we should buy.  Is that funny, or what?

3.  On Monday, during my first prenatal appointment, my doctor “found something” she wanted further testing on.  I’m not myself when I think there might something wrong with me!  I have been a nervous wreck waiting for that appointment.  Yes, I have faith that God has me in his hands and that He knows what is best for me, but that still didn’t keep me from walking around like a zombie, praying constantly and crying now and then. . .. . ..now, for the good news. . . .my test was yesterday and it came back clear and fine.  God was merciful to me, I did not have to wait for the results, I was told right in the office that all is well.  My sister was with me, and she was the rock I needed to get through the whole experience.  After my appointment we went downtown for ice cream sundaes and at them outside at the picnic tables, laughing and talking like only sisters can do.   

To the very few people that I told about all this~ THANK YOU~ for lifting me up in prayer.  My joy in the Lord is full and overwhelming at the moment.  The other day I was weak from worry, today I am weak with relief.  Sinking down on my knees in weakness has been a comfort to me~as I prayed to my Father above.  I have felt with certainty His pity and mercy these past few days. 

 

“I will praise thee O Lord my God, with all my heart:  and I will glorify thy name forevermore.  For great is thy mercy toward me.”

Psalm 86:12,13a

 

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  1. How exciting! We will pray for an easy pregnacie and I can see why they are so excited hope you feel stronger real soon. Bless you and your family you have a lovely family!

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  3. Congratulations Shanda!! That is SO exciting! I’m so glad to hear that all of your worries were eased! How special for your little one to be due on your birthday!! I’m sure your kids are SO excited!! Oh, I’m SO happy for you and your beautiful family!!Also, I never realized that all of your children had 5-letter names! That’s so cool!!

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  4. I have been waiting for you to announce news like this for a while now…I sensed it or something!  🙂  Congrats!!!  I’m very happy for you!!!

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  5. Thanks for sharing this wonderful news!!   Congratulations on the pregnancy!!    I’m glad things went well at your appt.   I was wondering about you since you had not posted and was hoping everything was ok.   That is so nice that your sister was able to go with you to your appointment and then get sundae’s afterwards.   I bet Grace does want a sister:)   I will keep you in my prayers.   How wonderful to have your due date on your birthday!   I hope your day goes quickly so you can have Rich home quicker.

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  6. Oh Shanda! Congrats! What a blessing. I’m so thankful everything came back fine! Wow, I have a huge smile on my face right now! This is just fantastic news!

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  9. Congratulations! I am in my 6th month of pregnancy with our second…and will truly enjoy your updates even more now! I don’t know you but love following your life & moments here on Xanga. My curiosity is also getting to me. You look SO young but have 5 children….do you mind sharing how old you are!?  =)

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  13. Yay!! I have to agree when I saw (happy news) I too had an inkling that it was going to be GOOD! Congratulations!

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  14. CONGRATULATIONS Shanda! You are so very, very blessed, and I can’t think of a better candidate for God to entrust another little one to. I also agree with periwinklecurls – you look very young, MUCH younger than your age! I think it is so neat that you will have six children by 32 – you are a beautiful, youthful mother!

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  17. I am so happy for you! You and Rich do such nice work, I am glad you are going to “keep it going!” I often tease some of the couples at church who have beautiful, well behaved children that they have to have at least ten! Another pair of lips to sing His praise! Funny how they always roll their eyes and shake their heads at me!  I know these first three months are so tiring, but what a wonderful opportunity for your children to minister to YOU! I pray that God will open their eyes and hearts to things they can do to make things a little better for you. Blessings and congratulations to you and your family. ~~ P.S. I am also so glad that the “something” was nothing. I had a scare like that some years ago, and I remember running for the Rock over and over as my emotions would wash over me and the “what ifs” would assail me. He is ever faithful.

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  22. I’m so glad you posted this…I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to keep silent.  Now I know I don’t have to…
    Love You and you know you are always in my prayers.

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  23. I am so excited for you!  I will love to see your progress on your blog!  I was so happy when I read that!  You of course will be a wonderful mother as you already are and your children will be great for the baby, and Rich will be a wonderful dad.  How happy for all of you!

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  25. Wow….6 children!!  I have one little girl and it’s all I can do to stay “up” with her as she’s so darn energetic!  She wears me out just watching her!  Thank the Lord that she’s such a great kid!  Congrats to you!!  I’ve had problems with pregancies, 1st being a miscarriage, my little girl now–born 3 months early as my water broke at 18 months–and a miscarriage after her.  So, I’m always happy (and a bit jealous) to hear when someone is expecting!!  I’ll also pray for a healthy and safe pregnancy for you. 
    BTW, I love the rainbow photo. 

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  26. CONGRATULATIONS!  I stopped by your site last night as I’ve missed your near daily posts.  I thought I had missed something and was a bit worried when I saw that you hadn’t posted all week!  What wonderful news ~ May the Lord richly bless you all!

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  29. Congratulations to you and yours! I know that “normal” probably won’t return soon….but I hope and pray all the adjustments with the “new normal” goes well. blessings to you!

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  30. I am so excited for you! And so relieved that all is well. I think I would take to my bed in depression if I found out I was pregnant again. Lol but that doesnt keep me from feeling tingles of excitment when someone announces their pregnancy. Babies are such a beautiful blessing to our lives!

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  33. Awwww…..what precious, special news! I’m sure all your children were just estactic with the news!!  Good thing your getting a bigger garage….your gonna have a lot of bikes to store!! (LOL)SARAH would work for your Biblical 5 letter name for a girl. 🙂 James, Aaron, (dont you already have a David and Jacob?) Abram, Angel, Micah ( I like that name!)
    Just a few ideas for ya. 🙂 I found a great site to help you:  http://www.biblical-baby-names.com/

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🙂

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  34. Congratulations!!! If ever a woman should have six kids it is you. You are always so up beat, and every blog encourages me. I have 4 kids 5yrs and under, and to see how you handle things so gracefully, shows me that it is possible to have a house full of children, and still be a Godly sane woman.

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  36. Yippeee! I’m soooooo excited for you and your family! What a wonderful, wonderful blessing and praise God for easing your mind and giving you such a fun and special time with your sister yesterday!
    Yippeee!!!
    ((((hugs))))
    Jana
    P.S. I don’t remember if I told you, but I had to go protected and you are on my protected list. I’m pretty sure we are already friends too, since I have the friends lock on. If not, we can fix that!

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  40. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!I wonder if the double rainbow indicates a double blessing???!!! LOLAt any rate, it looks like you and Rich will be in the market for a gas guzzling Suburban like we drive, instead of a mini-van!!!

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  41. Oh Shanda how wonderful~This child will be so blessed being born into such a wonderful family!And how dear of Rich to see the practical side of having 6 children The photo of the children by the pond made my heart smile this morning.God bless and keep you all.HUGS

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  43. The Lord is the Giver of all good and wonderful gifts! 🙂 Praising God with you on the LIFE of this little one and that all is well~ He is our Rock and our Fortress ~ Hope this pregnancy goes smooth and that He will give you the grace and strength needed to be Mommy to the others in the midst of the wild emotions and physical exhaustion. I can’t stay long on this site — I might get “baby Fever” as I call it now! 🙂 and I know it’s not time for that! :)blessings and congrats to you and your whole family there~

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  45. Oh Shanda!  I am so happy and excited for you!  You and Rich are such great parents.  Praise the Lord that you were given a clean bill of health!  I love all of the pictures!

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  47. The thought crossed my mind, too, when I read the “happy news”…..congratulations!! =)  How exciting for you all, and so happy that the problem thing turned out okay….I know what you mean about stuff like that consuming your thoughts, and it’s such a relief when its okay then~
    Blessings to you and your family, and what a testimony you have right here in xanga land~

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  50. I aspire to be like you with 6 (or more) children!!!!   If God allows it, given our infertility diagnosis. I got one miracle, I can get more right?  
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you!

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