“I knew you before I formed you in your mothers womb, before you were born I set you apart”

-Jeremiah 1:5

I am sure most of you, if not all of you, have heard… We are expecting!! So many different emotions!! Honestly, it has already been much different than I ever expected. It has been very challenging on my body both mentally and physically. Trying to finish up school and working is exhausting in itself. Adding pregnancy on top of that, wheeww eeee! I was sick not just with nausea, but will every other germ such as flu, RSV, ear infections, URI, etc. I guess it was bound to happen working with sick, coughing kiddos all day long. I finally think I have turned a corner and am feeling much better!

I feel so sad to say it, but having a difficult pregnancy has made it very difficult for me to rejoice in the Lord for his beautiful work. It breaks my heart because I know many woman who would gladly be sick every second just to know they were pregnant. Also, working and seeing incredibly sick children with rare diseases has made me try to protect my heart from any unknown difficulties along the way. While trying to daily lay my fears at His feet, some days I fail with the battle field of the mind.

As we continue on through the second half of our pregnancy, I ask you all to join our family in prayer for Baby Gladney! The theme that has beat loudest in my heart is “light of Jesus to the world!” May he or she be so in love with Jesus and boldly proclaim of His love and sacrifice for everyone! To think we have been entrusted to raise and disciple this miracle of creation is the most humbling thing I have ever experienced. Destined to make mistakes along the way, THE LORD IS ALWAYS FAITHFUL!!! Please join us in prayer through this season of preparation. Baby Gladney is due for arrival August 20th.