What a surprise when we found out that our first child was expected shortly after our first anniversary! Everything changed quickly. No more seminary, no more Africa, no more living sans insurance. We quickly tried to become "responsible". Even after the birth of our little piece of heaven; we knew that God couldn't possibly bless us with another beautiful, perfect child. So we figured we'd be one of those "only child" families. Then Elijah came along. By the time he was born, I kind of liked kids. When we briefly talked about a third; our discussion centered on adoption. That was weird to many people since we could "have our own" kids. Pretty soon Ella showed up. It was only 2 years later that the bug hit again and paperwork was being sent here and there.
It seems like only yesterday...
Now nine years later with five children and insurance, but still just as irresponsible as ever. We are obviously in dire need of a family portrait!
4 comments:
I love it! When I read your posts, it's like we're at the Hilton again, having coffee. Wait, that was the 2 days before kids...
Happy Anniversary, guys!!
What's that quote...
If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.
We just celebrated 10 years. I'm not sure this is where I thought we'd be...rather, I'm sure this is not anything I could have thought up. The baby boy from Ethiopia was definitely not anywhere in my imaginings 10 years ago. Two boys...yeah, I guess I could have believed it. I suppose that's why life is such an adventure. Wonder where we'll be 10 years from now....
Praying for you guys & loved reading the updates!
Erica
Happy (belated) Anniversary! Isn't it crazy where God leads us? I can't wait to see the updated family picture (hint, hint).
With Love,
Penelope
I'm driving there just to take that family portrait! I will too! I swear! :)
Glad to see so many pictures, and that I am not the only one "still irresponsible"! :)
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