Our Little Family of Four

What a difference a day makes! Yesterday morning we woke up not really expecting anything other than another day of waiting. Months of anticipation and planning had been replaced by watching the minutes and seconds trying to decide when to make our way to the hospital.

Friday morning Laura woke up around her normal time and said she felt different and that she may be having contractions. It didn't take long for her to be certain she was having contractions and preparing herself for labor. We began making calls to get Addison in the hands of loving family and friends.

Addison knew their was something different about the day, but as is her way, she simply rolled with it. Her nana and papa brought her to the hospital in the afternoon where she sat on the edge of the bed wanting to be near her momma. It wasn't long before she wanted down and began playing hide and seek in the room (a game she has started playing for the past month or so).

She left the hospital not really knowing that she would soon have a little brother. Someone that she will be able to play with, eventually tell on, and love in ways that we are never able to express... especially for a little girl that does some sign language and loves to say, "go, go, go".

The labor and delivery process went sooo much quicker this time and we are beyond thankful that was the case. Like his sister Samuel appears to like attention, since he waited until a shift change to join the family.

When the day was done and the nighttime hours came upon us, the hectic day became quiet allowing the events of the day to settle in. We were no longer blessed with one child, but God had entrusted us with yet another.

Most parents at one time or another look upon the face of their child and wonder, "why us" or "can we do this"... I don't know the answer to the first, but I know we can always do what the Lord has granted us.

Not only are we blessed with wonderful children, but are reminded once again of how many love and care us. We are grateful for many things and praise God that as always His will was done and His protective hand was upon the events of the day.

We thank all of you for your prayers. We love you guys.