But when we hit the 20-week point last week (halfway there!) and checked off some critical boxes - we felt like we can now let people know (and I sort of needed to given I won't be able to hide it much longer!)
I am pregnant!
This wasn't something we thought possible, and given our history, we have been extremely cautious thus far... But things are looking good/on-track right now. Our family certainly hasn't been formed in a traditional sense, nor with traditional timelines... but we also know God works in wondrous ways sometimes (and in His own time, which is working out just fine for us!) I couldn't imagine life without Samuel - and so we know things needed to play out in just the right sequence...
We went out to dinner last week and found out that it is a BOY, due July 16th.
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| Joe, opening the envelope |
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| After receiving the news |
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| The Little Left Foot :-) |
Congratulations!!! We are thrilled for you!!!
ReplyDeleteWords are not enough to express the joy you must be feeling. I am so incredibly happy for all of you. Your family is truly blessed. I look forward to meeting the little guy. By the way, Kyler is an awefully cute name (Joe) lol. Praying for you,
ReplyDeleteC Banks
Wow!!!!!!! So happy for you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteamazing!
ReplyDeleteC
OH MY GOODNESS, YEAH, CONGRATS!!! This is awesome news for all of you. So nice that Samuel with get a little brother to play with! BTW, you are going to need to change the name of site to!!!
ReplyDeleteSoooo happy for you guys!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Congratulations!!! I am stunned and thrilled for you!! -Allison
ReplyDeleteHi Jill and Joe,
ReplyDeleteWe are Heidi's parents and we played with Samuel on the balcony in Aug. of 2009. We are very happy for all of you and we pray that this baby will grow and develop and be born completely healthy! We join you in being amazed at the miracles God does in our lives.
Donna and Jake Stelpstra
Wow! Congratulations Jill, Joe and Samuel!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you have a list of names, but I always imagined Joe would have a son named Luke :^). Oh, the girls are all very excited that Sam gets to be a big brother. love you, Karen
ReplyDeleteYou should see the smile on my face right now... I am SOOO happy for you!!! I cant wait to see Samuel as a big brother. Life truly is amazing. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Jamie
So happy for you guys!! I think Sam will be a great big brother :) Are you guys planing on perusing adoption number 2 as well? I can't wait to follow along this journey with you!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! God is good isn't he! I am very excited for you as your family continues to be blessed.
ReplyDeleteKim
Congratulations! What WONDERFUL news! Praising God with you for His blessings! 2 boys... what FUN!!
ReplyDeleteJaime
I have goose bumps! God is amazing, and when we trust in Him and His plans, He is happy to bless us. So incredibly happy for your family!
ReplyDeleteWow! Congrats to all three of you!
ReplyDelete~Andrea (fellow '94 Linfield grad)
So excited and thrilled for you all! God's plan was there all along and you have all come through it so strong and such a great family. Best wishes and we will be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteSo very excited for you...what could be more perfect than two incredible boys? Congrats and you will be in my thoughts the rest of the way!
ReplyDeleteWe are so thrilled for you guys. Two kids are definitely a treasure! Couldn't have happened to nicer people.
ReplyDeleteOn to other important news...Joe, you are going to be 40 soon? Holy smokes:)