New Life- It's a...
Boy oh boy... we're having a GIRL!!
We spent a little over an hour this morning at our doctor's appointment. As we walked in I felt overwhelmed with peace, and yet I was still crying as I approached the front desk. As I found my way to the chair next to Dusty I was able to dry my wet eyes and focus on the promises of the Lord, knowing He has a perfect plan for us, whatever that might mean.
They called us back almost immediately and as they spent time looking at each little part of her, Dr. Rowe and the sonographer, Reina, continued to comment on how healthy and strong she looked. They checked the hands, which were open with five straight fingers, unlike sweet Maddox's overlapping fingers. They checked her beautiful heart that they say is perfectly formed and working well. They looked over her head and spine and it was at that point, in asking if they could tell if there were any indications of spina bifida, when the "No, definitely no spina bifida" brought me to tears again. Reina rubbed my leg, grabbed some tissues and simply told me she understood. I was filled with joy in those moments, praising the Lord for His perfect plan in ALL THINGS.
When they finally said girl, about halfway through, Dusty and I just looked at each other and laughed. We've been spending weeks coming up with boy names, sure that this third little one of ours was going to fill our house with more balls, trucks and trains. We are so surprised and yet, so absolutely thrilled!! Reina looked at Dusty and said "Daddy you better get that Visa warmed up..." He laughed with that "oh my goodness she's right" laugh. It was precious and I am so excited to see how my amazing husband will completely melt over a little girl. Just thinking about it makes me smile... and no doubt our Deacon will be such a good and protective big brother. God is so incredibly good and we are so incredibly thankful!
I have continued to think about this pregnancy and all that this means to our family. I have thought about the tears, the shock, the heartache and the pain, which has quickly given way to smiles, laughter, joy and hopefulness. That healing... the joy is what continues to be our testimony to the faithfulness of our Lord and Savior. This little one wouldn't be possible without our big God and without her big brother Maddox and his story... his legacy. Now she will be creating her own as she has already carved out a new piece of my heart... one that can only belong to her.
"Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."- Psalm 126:2
**Thank you SO MUCH for all of the prayers for our family... is is abundantly clear that His hand is covering us as we rest in Him!
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Praise the Lord, over and over and over again!
I am so excited for this new chapter in your life, and am continuing to pray for you all everyday.
A GIRL!?! I can't believe it....I'm truly so jealous :-)! It is beyond words wonderful!
Love and prayers (as always),
Devin
Yeah!!! What wonderful news. God is so good. My eyes welled up with tears of joy as I read your post. Thank you for sharing Deacon, Maddox, and your baby girl with us. Praise God!!
Blessings,
Kirsten
I'm praising Jesus with you...
Just look at that beautiful and perfect little girl!!!Wow! God is just amazing isn't HE? What a wonderful answer to prayers from so many who love you. Your hearts must be SO FULL right now and JOY overflowing. I am so happy for you I could just cry. A beautiful Psalm here, so fitting for the occasion:) I just love you guys so much. Sleep in beautiful peace tonight knowing the Lord has met you here.
Love, Laurie in Ca.
Congratulations!!! A baby girl and I can tell you from the 5 that I have had girls are the bestest. I am soo happy for you!!
Love you guys! Jess and Brent
Love, UNC NICU RN
I instantly thought of the joy that Elizabeth must have felt when she saw Mary. I felt God as I read the joyous news.
once again....
Soli Deo Gloria
Mandy
www.madelinegracefoundation.com
God has truly blessed you, thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us in the blogging world. I can't wait to meet your precious little GIRL!!!
Praying from WI
Kim
Autumn
I love your Stanfield family, and I'm so thankful you share your special story with us.
Continuing to pray...
In Him,
Heather Rice
:) Kim Fox
Love, Laurie in Ca.
Jessica in Italy
PRAISE THE LORD.
I am so very very very happy for you all Kenzie. The kind of happiness where you can't even wish it for yourself because you know the person receiving it is exactly who it is meant for...
Could you do me a little favor and reply to this comment with your address... I am still holding onto the walkathon T shirt money that I owe you... I'd love to drop that in the mail!
Love you friend! Congratulations on your family of 5!!!
God is so good in EVERYTHING! Hugs and God bless!!~stacy
www.mycupoverfloweth.blogspot.com
What a blessing it was to meet you at the conference this weekend!
Congratulations kids.
Love Aunt Laura
I am a friend of Jennifer Mills. It is 4:43 am and I can not sleep. I got on Jennifer's Blog and saw your news. I am teaching a bible study this summer on Joy--through the book of Philippians. I hope you don't mind but I am going to read your post on Lord Give Me Wisdom Not to Waste This. His Joy that He has given you is undeniable. I am so happy for you and your sweet family. I will be praying with you. What a blessing you are!
Enjoy this time, blessed mother, and envelop yourself with all things PINK!
And there's another one *sigh*
*grin*