Saturday, April 24, 2010

Abby turned 10!

Thursday, the 22nd was Abby's 10th birthday! It was a full day with her choir concert that evening. She got many birthday wishes from friends and fellow choir members.


Like her 21-year-old sister Anna, she was a blessing to us after the trial of infertility. With Anna, we had tried for 2 years and after almost another year of testing, the Lord gave me a peace about it all in prayer one day. We found out we were expecting three months later!

After our 4-year term in language school and serving Bible translators in Benin, West Africa with no child on the horizon, would the Lord give us another? There was more testing with a doctor that seemed like we were spinning wheels and getting nowhere. Then, a doctor who cared and we knew the Lord was in it again. About 7 months later we found out we were expecting Abby!

We can truly say children are a blessing of the Lord! If any reading this are struggling with infertility right now, take comfort in knowing the Lord knows your pain. He knows how deeply it hurts, and He is the God of all comfort. Trust Him. The answer won't always be what we want it to be, but He knows what is best, and we have to trust that. Some of the scriptures that brought me comfort are: Prov. 3:5, 6--Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding... Rom 12:1,2 --that you may prove what is that good, acceptable and perfect will of God...
Abby, may you see yourself as a daughter of the King and grow up to live in a way that honors Him! We were blessed when you joined us 10 years ago, and have had richer lives because you have been entrusted to us.

4 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday to Abby!

    Children are a blessing indeed!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  2. Happiest of Birthdays to your dear Abby! Where do the years go?? TEN!! May the LORD guide you in the days and years ahead Abby!

    Blessings,
    Camille

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  3. Hi Teresa!

    Just thought I'd stop by "your place" and let you know that it would be lovely to "catch up" with you here on your blog. I understand how life gets SOOOO busy and this is just a hobby and it must be kept in its rightful place...so no pressure! :)

    Trust you are having a wonderful summer!

    Blessings,
    Camille

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  4. Camille,

    Thanks for stopping by. I know you are busy too. I appreciate your visits and encouraging comments!

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