Friday, October 19, 2007

Surprise!!!

Last Tuesday I found out a wonderful surprise. What?!?! You want to hear it? Really? Well, OK!

Here it is! OUR THIRD ROBERTS BABY IS ON THE WAY!!!! Hopefully by the end of May/beginning of June we will welcome our newest addition. We are still a little surprised but so grateful that the Lord would bless us once again!

We would appreciate your prayers for a healthy pregnancy and baby! I haven't been sick, but just really, really tired...and I get pretty dumb while I'm pregnant, so if we are having a conversation and I totally forget what we are talking about right in the midst of it, please forgive me!! =)
4 - 3 and under!

Since yesterday morning our house has been full of little people! We are keeping Chris and Praise's twin 1 year olds while Chris, Praise and Brian enjoy Celebration North. I can say the last two days have gone by very quickly!

Kathy found out that we would have a full house and came over around noon Thursday to help out with a (much needed!) large coffee in hand for me! What a blessing! She stayed from noon 'til the kiddos went down for a nap! And all the rumors I've ever heard about her are true! She came with books and crafts and Reagan had an absolute blast with her! They made a pumpkin and an owl and played with shaving creme outside!

Today was pretty low key. I think I changed about a hundred diapers (exaggerating maybe just a little!), we took a walk - which went really well until Reagan skinned her knee about 3 cul-de-sacs away from ours, ate breakfast, lunch and dinner, gave one child a bath because they had a minor explosion, changed bed sheets because of another accident, hunted down four pacifiers - 2 are still MIA, played peek-a-boo, read books, and all were in bed by 7:15! Ahhh, what a day! I am whipped, but grateful that the Lord has given us and our friends such precious little gifts! They are a lot of work, but worth every moment!


Happy Birthday Mama, Madeleine and Ainsley!

During the month of September my mom and my nieces celebrated their birthdays! We were out of town for both of them, so when we got back we were able to celebrate with them out at my sisters house! It was so much fun getting together and hanging out. Reagan loves playing with her little cousins and it's so cute to see her fall asleep next to Emma...I actually can't believe that actually fell asleep this time. Last time we were over their they talked for hours!


Thursday, October 18, 2007

How Long Has It Been Since You Hit a Pinata?!

Last weekend we had a few of our friends over for some Spanish cuisine, fun and laughs, time to catch up with each other and time to pray for each other. It was the one of the highlights of my week! (Other highlights from last week are soon to follow this blog!) So, during the day last Saturday I was trying to think of something that would be fun to do while everyone was here. The idea I had could either turn out to be a flop or it could be hysterical! It turned out to be pretty funny! We put up a pinata up in the backyard and went to swinging! I don't think I've ever seen grown men look for and inhale so much candy in such a short period of time!

We are so grateful for the relationships we have. God has blessed us with such wonderful family and friends!




Reagan's 1st Soccer Season...

Has drawn to a close! All the little kids were so cute as they chased the ball in their big t-shirts, little shin guards and ponytails! Reagan enjoyed playing up until about the last 10 minutes every week. That's when the tears would start to flow! But at the end of that 10 minutes came her favorite part of soccer...snacks and drinks!!!! It was so fun watching her and her little friends play and run and pick grass! Ahhh...I'm already looking forward to next season!


Saturday, October 6, 2007

When others Suffer

This past Thursday my sister from Alexandria called me around 4 PM with some terrible news. One of my best friends from middle school and part of high school and her family were in the midst of a situation that made my heart break as my sister gave me all the details she had at the moment.

Although I've lost contact with my friend Anna for years, I still think about her and her family - I spent so much time during those years with her and her brothers and mom and dad and have many memories of my time with them! In fact, I thought it kind of strange that on my ride back home last Monday from NC, in the midst of hearing Blues Clues for the 4th time, the Lord kept bringing Anna to my mind. I just spent time praying for her, wherever she was, whatever her life looks like right now. Only God knew what her week would hold.

See, her dad, uncle and brother Joey are all lawyers. On Thursday around 2 PM a man walked in to her dad's law office and shot everyone in the building. In a matter of seconds her dad, uncle and brother's lives were changed forever...as well as the lives of those who love them. Last I've heard, her dad and uncle received bullet wounds to the chest and are in critical condition. Sadly, oh how sadly, her brother lost his life. He had just stopped by his dad's office before picking up his 3 year old little boy to take him on a trip.

This family is known for their closeness and love for each other. Her dad is an honest man who does honest work and loves and cares for his family deeply. I have cried many tears for them as they are walking through this tragedy - for what they know and for the days and weeks of what is unknown.

I have found myself freshly aware that our days are numbered and we know not the time nor the hour that we will be taken from this earth. I have been freshly aware of how important the mercy of God is and grateful for His saving grace and forgiveness. I have been challenged to trust God even though I don't understand some of His very mysterious ways.

My heart has been so heavily burdened for this family and there is one thing I know I can do for them...pray. If you will, will you please join me in praying for them. I am asking the Lord to drench them with peace that supersedes all the thoughts that enter their minds and that He will bring comfort to their hearts. Also, as they work through doctors bills, the funeral, etc. that the funds will be abundant...that finances will not even be an issue for them to have to deal with in the midst of everything else. Please also pray that He will heal Camille (her dad) and Sam (her uncle) quickly and completely and give her mom strength during this time.

Since talking to my sister on Thursday, this song has been on my heart over and over and over again...

O God of love I come to You again
Knowing I’ll find mercy
I can’t explain all the things I see
But I’ll trust in You
In every moment You are there
Watching over, You hear my prayer
You go before me You’re behind me
Nothing’s hidden from You

How good it is to be loved by You
How good it is
How good it is to be loved by You
How good it is

O God of strength Your hand is on my life
Bringing peace to me
You know my frame, You know how I am made
You planned all my days
Hand of mercy hand of love
Giving power to overcome
If all beneath me falls away
I know that You are God

Who can stand against us?
In my weakness You are strong
Your Word is everlasting
I will praise You faithful One.

There is much I do not understand. There is much I do not know. But one thing I am sure of and I have experienced through my whole life is that God is faithful. Of that I am sure. Even in the most trying of situations, God's merciful hand has been on my life and He has proven His love and kindness. I am trusting He will do the same for this family.