I have been a bit overwhelmed the past few days, not by the fact that we have a newborn in the house, but by God's faithfulness and blessings that he has caused me to see (since I tend to get wrapped up in things about myself and forget about the fact that everything in my life is because of Him). The list could be really long but I will limit myself to the most prominent things. First, a husband who tirelessly serves his family, even when he is tired, sick and needing a break. He has done countless loads of laundry (more than normal with a newborn since we also have a toddler who has thrown up everywhere a few times in the past few days), washed many dishes, ran many errands, taken the aforementioned toddler and his baby sister to doctors appointments (because that little boy burned his hand just a few days before I gave birth) and more. He does it all without one complaint- he just keeps caring for and loving us. I have parents who are willing to take care of me and their brand new (and sometimes crying) granddaughter at the "Kling Hotel" (their house) because we need to be quarantined while the stomach bug runs its way through our family. I have in-laws who love and care about us enough to drive 20 hours over the course of 48 hours to see their new granddaughter and welcome her into the world (and also bring their grandson probably the best present he has ever gotten). I have siblings (plural cause I am including my siblings-in-law) who love us and are faithful to pray for us during these demanding times. We have friends and a church family who have provided meals, prayers, emails, visits and wonderful pictures of our baby girl for us. I have a son who despite his sicknesses over the course of the week, loves his sister deeply and wants to do all he can to care for her. And of course, we have this new life in our family- little Lily Green who is the perfect addition to family. And yes it is crazy, tiring and sometimes totally overwhelming, I have been able to see God's blessings to us through all of this. And I am incredibly thankful.
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This made me cry and reminded me how much I have to be thankful for as well. Thanks for the encouragement and continue to post pictures of these precious children when you can!
Emily, Your description of Nelson sounds just like what John does for Katherine and me. I think that Ahb has always been a great example of such servanthood for his children and grandchildren. You and I are blessed to be the recipients of so much loving care! Congratulations..Lily is so sweet!
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