WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS!!

We are going to be grandparents for the third time - whoo hooo!

Although it wasn't their "plan," -- it was God's! J

Rachel and Jonathan are going to have a baby!

 Baby "Mac" is about 9 weeks old but Rachel is considered 11 weeks pregnant (Josh and Andy have always called Jonathan:  JMac, so until we know the sex of this baby, we will call he or she, Baby Mac).  Evidently birth control can fail when you are very sick, which both Jonathan, then Rachel were around the 3rd week of August.  Ooops!

 Jeff and I are thrilled because we know Rachel has wanted to be a momma for a long time!  Jonathan loves children too, so they will make wonderful parents!

 

Another Spring grandbaby.....Rachel's regular doctor estimates the due date as May 14th.  She won't be seeing her OBGYN until the first of December to get the official word as to the due date.

 Rachel is suffering a lot with nausea, exhaustion, etc.  On top of that, the Fall is a tough time for her in battling allergies and/or sinus infections, which she is doing right now.  So we would appreciate your prayers that she can get to feeling better soon.

 

Here is all the family as we gathered together two weeks ago when the kids made their announcement.  Rachel had texted all of us that she would like the family to go to dinner together that night since Josh was in town.  She said that she and Jonathan wanted to ask the family for some advice.  This is how the conversation went:

 

Jonathan:  “Well, it looks like we are moving” (and our hearts just sank as we thought it meant a long ways away from all of us)

Rachel immediately cut in with a sigh: “Yep, moving all the stuff out of the extra bedroom to make room for a crib!”  J J

 

Sweet time and much celebration!

Thank you Lord, for blessing us with another precious, precious baby!



Monday Morning Ponderings

As I did my morning walk at Galena City Park,

I pondered several things.

First of all, how thankful I am for the health and my two legs to walk.  Secondly, for the change of seasons.  I am blessed that I don't have allergies (like my husband) and can enjoy the out-of-doors during the fall.  This morning the temperatures hovered right around 70 -- just perfect!

Loved the Flag blowing in the breeze!

 The flag also made me thankful that I am an American!  Although my heart is very burdened at the state our Country has become.....and concerns me greatly as to her future!  I took a few minutes right then to pray for America and her leaders and the pivotal election less than a month away.

 

As I continued my walk, I marveled at God's amazing creation.  This pretty little bubbling brook reminded me of the blessing of recent rains after such a drought-stricken summer!

The beauty of the trees changing colors also delighted me. 

 On my way home, I swung by the church and took this picture of the construction progress.  Much excitement as First Baptist is remodeling and adding an additional 3600 square feet to her facilities!! 

I am definitely a blessed woman with a great family, loving Church family and wonderful friends. 

 

Thank you, Lord!