Emmanuel, GOD is with us...

these past few weeks have been a real challenge for me....I have been wrestling with some personal issues of bitterness and anger. I have felt abandoned and alone. The sense of God in my life has been very distant causing me to waver in my faith. I have trying to sort through my feelings and struggle to understand why God allows things to happen and when will enough finally be ENOUGH! A very wise friend of mine recently told me...'Stace, where is your faith?' God did NOT bring me to this place and then leave me to work out the problems. Nothing is a surprise to GOD. and I need to have Faith that he will never leave me nor forsake. He is my father and my King, what can mere men do to me? I am learning that I am wrapped safe in HIS arms of love and he will guide my steps and protect me. These two videos have really touched me and describe some of the feelings I am feeling....

Crazy busy!

So this past week and weekend were very busy but in the best possible way! Abe was born last Tuesday and has been stealing our hearts ever since. My grandparents arrived on Tuesday evening and stayed until Saturday morning. They helped with the baby and did things like laundry, dishes, cooking, etc. They were so delighted to be a part of Abe's life and welcome him into the world! 

After they left, my mom arrived by plane on Saturday and stayed until Sunday night! I know she was thrilled to meet her FIRST grandson and took advantage by snapping as many photos as he would allow!

This past week has also been very eye-opening for me. I am getting to see first hand what it is like to have a newborn since I am literally 50 ft  away! I am so blessed and thankful that me and my brothers are so close and that we can share in this miracle blessing together! It has also been remarkable to see the transformation in Patrick! He has really taken a liking to Abe and visits him everyday! He also drove Lindz, Abe, and I to Babies R Us and was able to remain calm while driving without threatening other drivers or do other inappropriate things while driving ! :) I never thought I would see the day! and I always said that when we have kids I will have to drive b/c Pat will be a bad example behind the wheel! I guess I was wrong! :)

Here are some of my favorite pics of Abe (so far!)

My favorite pic: