So I admit.... I haven't been the most faithful blogger the past few weeks. One of the greatest things about being a teacher is having summers off and having the freedom to be LAZY all summer long! I officially start back to work next week and I seriously don't know how I'm going to manage getting back into the swing of things. I've been so spoiled lately. Most of my family know not to call me before 9 a.m. b/c chances are, I'm still in my PJs and still getting my beauty sleep. Haha! My doctor did tell me to take it easy as much as possible so I'll blame it on the pregnancy*wink*
I've made it past the 30-week mark and things are still looking great. Everyone has been asking if we've decided on a name yet. Call us too traditional but we are keeping it a surprise until she is here. It's a miracle that we actually agreed on a name we both like! Of course, it's killing some of our family that we're not telling, but what's 10 more weeks of waiting, right?
In His Love...
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
The Awesomeness of God
This past Sunday, we shared our testimony in church and about how God's awesomeness has been revealed to us throughout the past year and a half. When our pastor first asked us to share, we were a bit hesitant. It would be the first time we would be telling our story in front of a large audience and we weren't sure if we would be able to hold it together. It's a lot easier to write about it on my blog than to actually talk about it. The day after Pastor Phillip spoke to us about sharing, this was my daily devotional:
If we desire to fully walk with Christ, there is a cost. If we are fully given over to Him and His will for our life, it will be a life that will have adversity. The Bible is clear that we do not achieve greatness without having our sinful will broken. If God has plans to greatly use you in the lives of others, you can expect your trials to be even greater than those of others. Why? Because, like Joseph who went through greater trials than most patriarchs, your calling may have such responsibility that God cannot afford to entrust it to you without ensuring your complete faithfulness to the call. He has much invested in you on behalf of others. He may want to speak through your life to a greater degree than through another. The events of your life would become the frame for the message He wants to speak through you. Do not fear the path that God may lead you on. Embrace it. For God may bring you down a path in your life to ensure the reward of your inheritance.
Talk about a "God-thing". I really felt like He was trying to give me some encouragement to share. Needless to say, we managed to get through it, so thanks to our church family for listening and thanks to our pastor for giving us the chance to share. Our hope is that someone will benefit from hearing our story and that the Spirit will move through them.
In His Love...
If we desire to fully walk with Christ, there is a cost. If we are fully given over to Him and His will for our life, it will be a life that will have adversity. The Bible is clear that we do not achieve greatness without having our sinful will broken. If God has plans to greatly use you in the lives of others, you can expect your trials to be even greater than those of others. Why? Because, like Joseph who went through greater trials than most patriarchs, your calling may have such responsibility that God cannot afford to entrust it to you without ensuring your complete faithfulness to the call. He has much invested in you on behalf of others. He may want to speak through your life to a greater degree than through another. The events of your life would become the frame for the message He wants to speak through you. Do not fear the path that God may lead you on. Embrace it. For God may bring you down a path in your life to ensure the reward of your inheritance.
Talk about a "God-thing". I really felt like He was trying to give me some encouragement to share. Needless to say, we managed to get through it, so thanks to our church family for listening and thanks to our pastor for giving us the chance to share. Our hope is that someone will benefit from hearing our story and that the Spirit will move through them.
In His Love...
Thursday, July 15, 2010
It's Finished!
A few years ago, my wonderful husband blessed me with a sewing machine for my birthday. I had never sewn a stitch in my life, but it was something that I had always wanted to learn. Sewing quickly became a favorite hobby and gave my idle hands something to do after Landon passed.
Granted, I am definitely NOT an accomplished seamtress and anyone who is would probably be mortified with my stitching, but I'm content with my novice handiwork. :)
So.....I mentioned in a previous post that I had decided to sew our Baby Girl's crib bedding. Well, I pretty much went on a sewing marathon and didn't stop until I finished. I promised a few friends and family members I would post pics of the finished product. The nursery is still a work in progress, but is slowly coming together. Fourteen more weeks to go!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Just a little more faith
Yesterday was my 24-week appointment. The baby's heart beat was healthy and everything seems to be going well. I realize I haven't been doing a great job of keeping long-distance friends and family updated but I have been enjoying my summer break.
One thing I have vowed for this pregnancy is that I would not let worry and anxiety steal my joy. Sometimes that is easier said than done when it seems like the enemy is just waiting for the chance to prey upon the fears that linger in the back of my mind. Every time I get asked "Have you picked out a name yet?" or "Have you started decorating the baby's nursery yet?" I feel a sense of fear creeping up. I immediately start thinking what it was like to come home to an empty nursery and be surrounded by untouched baby things in every corner of the house. It took me over two months to find the courage to pack away all of Landon's things. When I finally did, I felt so guilty. While the world around me kept telling me it was time to move on, my broken heart just wasn't ready. I knew that moving on meant accepting the realization that I would never again hold my son in my arms and that our family would always be incomplete. So many times, people would ask if we planned to have more children. People just don't realize it's not that easy once you have lost one. We didn't want to feel like we were trying to replace Landon.
Although we are overjoyed at the blessing of my latest pregnancy, we often struggle with "what if it happens again?"That's when I hear the Spirit telling me to "be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10) I feel guilty that my faith meter has been running a little low lately and I can sense God's disappointment in the fact that I haven't been putting much confidence in Him these last few months. I can sense Him saying "Okay Lindsey.....just a little more faith, please. After all, I am the One who rescued you from the flooding waters of your sorrow and pain. I have loved you even when you questioned me. I sacrificed my only Son for you so that you might have life. I have provided for your every need and this is the best you can give me? Where is your faith, child?" Pslam 46:10 is an encouragement to reflect upon what God can do in the face of what I cannot do. I am often reminded by the movement inside my womb that I do not serve a small God. May I continue to trust Him and His infinite power.
I am slowly finding the courage to take out the boxes of baby things from storage and start piecing together our baby girl's nursery. I have even taken on the daunting task of sewing her crib bedding (which might end up killing me before it's all said and done). We still do not have a name picked out, but that is mainly because we cannot agree on one we both like. I'm having a hard time convicing my husband that certain names would cause our child to end up resenting us.
In the coming months, we will continue to pray that God's hand is resting upon our unborn child and that we will remain confident in the fact that it's all in His hands.
In His Love....
One thing I have vowed for this pregnancy is that I would not let worry and anxiety steal my joy. Sometimes that is easier said than done when it seems like the enemy is just waiting for the chance to prey upon the fears that linger in the back of my mind. Every time I get asked "Have you picked out a name yet?" or "Have you started decorating the baby's nursery yet?" I feel a sense of fear creeping up. I immediately start thinking what it was like to come home to an empty nursery and be surrounded by untouched baby things in every corner of the house. It took me over two months to find the courage to pack away all of Landon's things. When I finally did, I felt so guilty. While the world around me kept telling me it was time to move on, my broken heart just wasn't ready. I knew that moving on meant accepting the realization that I would never again hold my son in my arms and that our family would always be incomplete. So many times, people would ask if we planned to have more children. People just don't realize it's not that easy once you have lost one. We didn't want to feel like we were trying to replace Landon.
Although we are overjoyed at the blessing of my latest pregnancy, we often struggle with "what if it happens again?"That's when I hear the Spirit telling me to "be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10) I feel guilty that my faith meter has been running a little low lately and I can sense God's disappointment in the fact that I haven't been putting much confidence in Him these last few months. I can sense Him saying "Okay Lindsey.....just a little more faith, please. After all, I am the One who rescued you from the flooding waters of your sorrow and pain. I have loved you even when you questioned me. I sacrificed my only Son for you so that you might have life. I have provided for your every need and this is the best you can give me? Where is your faith, child?" Pslam 46:10 is an encouragement to reflect upon what God can do in the face of what I cannot do. I am often reminded by the movement inside my womb that I do not serve a small God. May I continue to trust Him and His infinite power.
I am slowly finding the courage to take out the boxes of baby things from storage and start piecing together our baby girl's nursery. I have even taken on the daunting task of sewing her crib bedding (which might end up killing me before it's all said and done). We still do not have a name picked out, but that is mainly because we cannot agree on one we both like. I'm having a hard time convicing my husband that certain names would cause our child to end up resenting us.
In the coming months, we will continue to pray that God's hand is resting upon our unborn child and that we will remain confident in the fact that it's all in His hands.
In His Love....
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
WE'RE HAVING A GIRL!!!
I just wanted to post a quick update on our ultrasound this past Thursday. First, I just want to thank everyone for your prayers. The ultrasound went well and the baby appears to be healthy and developing as "she" should be. Now, our prayer is that we can make it full-term this time. As badly as we want to meet our little one, we certainly want her to wait until her due date. We are continuing to trust in the Lord that things will work out and that it's all in His hands.
In His Love...
I just wanted to post a quick update on our ultrasound this past Thursday. First, I just want to thank everyone for your prayers. The ultrasound went well and the baby appears to be healthy and developing as "she" should be. Now, our prayer is that we can make it full-term this time. As badly as we want to meet our little one, we certainly want her to wait until her due date. We are continuing to trust in the Lord that things will work out and that it's all in His hands.
In His Love...
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
What's the verdict?
So lots of people keep asking me when we find out what we're having. First of all...I'm pretty sure we're having a baby. :) Secondly, we find out June 3rd (yep..this Thursday) if it's a boy or a girl. And no...I don't have a preference. I think some of our family members are a little disappointed that we aren't going to wait and let it be a surprise, but I don't think either of us could stand the waiting. We're just hoping and praying for a healthy baby and that the ultrasound goes well. My doctor has been very pleased with my pregnancy thus far, but there is still that haunting in the back of my mind that something might go wrong. I have been fighting off lots of anxiety as my appointment gets closer. If you get a spare moment this week, would you please pray for the health of our baby?
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
In His Love....
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
In His Love....
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Positivity
Just a little bit of randomness that some of you might be interested in.
There are several things in life I am positive about.....
I am positive that God is real and loves me unconditionally, even though I may not always be deserving of His love.
I am positive I love my adoring and loving husband and couldn't live without him.
I am positive I am blessed with wonderful family and friends.
I am positive that life will not always be a piece of cake, but I have the promise of a loving and faithful Father to get me through.
I am positive that I am gaining weight (but not complaining).
I am positive that I have been very sick lately (but not complaining about this either).
And lastly, I'm positive that God has been at work in my life, b/c I am ........
We realize that God's plan may not always be what we desire in life, but we are praying that whatever His plan is for this baby, we can handle it. Secretly and selfishly hoping that Baby Bricker #3 will be here to stay for a while. So far, so good. I'm sixteen and a half weeks and due Oct. 20th.
Our prayer is that fear will not steal our joy and that our trust in the Lord will not fade.
We are ever so grateful for your love and prayers.
There are several things in life I am positive about.....
I am positive that God is real and loves me unconditionally, even though I may not always be deserving of His love.
I am positive I love my adoring and loving husband and couldn't live without him.
I am positive I am blessed with wonderful family and friends.
I am positive that life will not always be a piece of cake, but I have the promise of a loving and faithful Father to get me through.
I am positive that I am gaining weight (but not complaining).
I am positive that I have been very sick lately (but not complaining about this either).
And lastly, I'm positive that God has been at work in my life, b/c I am ........
We realize that God's plan may not always be what we desire in life, but we are praying that whatever His plan is for this baby, we can handle it. Secretly and selfishly hoping that Baby Bricker #3 will be here to stay for a while. So far, so good. I'm sixteen and a half weeks and due Oct. 20th.
Our prayer is that fear will not steal our joy and that our trust in the Lord will not fade.
We are ever so grateful for your love and prayers.
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" Psalm 147:3
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