Saturday, December 31, 2011
Happy New Year!!
Friday, December 30, 2011
25 Weeks... and counting!
I made a promise to take weekly pictures for my baby sister from here on out, so I thought I would just share them occasionally with you as well. Also, I thought it would be a good way to document for our girls what their Mommy looked like in these last few weeks until we deliver. I'm sure (at first) they'll think this is "lame", but I'm confident as they grow into young ladies they will come to appreciate the journal I've been keeping for them all along. I have all of their sonogram pictures and stats too. Maybe it's over-kill but one thing I know for sure, when I'm gone they'll have lots of memories to look back on and know just how much they were/are loved, even when they were in the womb.
Since conception of this journey almost 15 years ago I never imagined we would actually be on the verge of bringing home not one but two little angels. I have to admit, most days I stand in the mirror and admire my belly (something you would have never caught me doing before) but now there's such a different spin on things... life's so precious and I want to cherish every moment of this journey.... even my large belly!! Funny how the small things in life become the big things you end up cherishing!
One thing I have learned through this whole process, most people consider patience to be a passive waiting or gentle tolerance - I personally have found that it's not developed overnight but it is gained through God's power, mercy and goodness. These are the things that have helped me to-date and I plan to teach our girls the power of God's Amazing Grace and will and that it is something we cannot tamper with or judge - but that we have to trust Him in all we do! Good or bad! If we stay in the will of God then it will all work out in the long run just as it is supposed to.
"And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise" (Hebrews 6:15)
"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him" (Lamentations 3:25)
I have never been one to wish away time and I'm trying really hard now not to wish away the next 12 weeks, but I have to admit - I'm anxiously awaiting the day when we get to meet our girls! Thanks so much to everyone for their prayers and support - this journey has become so much more since we have you to share it with!
God Bless,
Candye & Ryan & Girls (Alexis & Bridgette)
Rayven's Miracle
Thursday, December 15, 2011
FW: Groom, TX
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
With God All Things Are Possible
Notice the above verse says "ALL." It desn't say "some" or "most," but it says that He will meet all of our needs. It doesn't say how He will meet our needs and I have found from experience the way He does it is often not what I expected. But the bottom line is that God is faithful and He does what He promises.
Whatever you're facing, whatever your challenge, remember we serve a mighty God and with him All things are possible!!
Luke 1:37 "For with God nothing will be impossible"
Monday, November 21, 2011
Babies Daughhetee Update
Dear Family & Friends,
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Babies Daughhetee Update
It has been brought to my attention that I have not sent out an update on our babies in a while and well, there is a lot to report so I thought I would take the time today to get one sent.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Every Test Brings A Testimony!
It has been a very long time since I've written. I decided that I am going to try and go back to writing on a regular basis. I find I feel rewarded when I do. It's like my time with God. This last week was really trying and I have to be honest it was very emotional. The devil really does come to steal and destroy (John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full) but thankfully I know a man who can change all of that and His name is Jesus! (Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible with God)
I was sitting here this evening watching the Gaither Gospel hour and they started singing an old time gospel song that simply says….
Without him I would be nothing.
Jesus, oohhh Jesus; do you know him today
Please don't turn him away; oooohhhhh Jesus,
My Sweet Jesus; without Him how lost I would be.
It hit me like a rock and I thought – "Dear Lord, I remember when I was oh so lost and undone without You. I remember when my days were nothing but a blur and I simply just struggled to make it through a day without a true purpose. Although I am still not 100% certain what my purpose is I do know I am closer today than I have ever been. I also find that when my faith is being tested and the devil harasses me is when I'm walking closer with Jesus and that a breakthrough is on the horizon. I used to think that when I was in the valley was when Jesus had left me; however, as I grow closer in my relationship with Jesus, I find that it is because in those valley's is when I get closer to Jesus. I may not always understand my trials & tests, but I do know my faith is growing stronger and I know that my God is faithful. With every test is a testimony!
I remember when I used to hear my grandparents say, "I simply don't know how people can live their lives without Jesus". I admit I did not fully understand what they meant then, but oh I do now. There is a peace like you cannot imagine when you give your all to Jesus and you truly live your life everyday for him. It's like a new beginning when I wake each morning. I actually look forward to life and living it! I'm not wealthy in monetary value but I am the richest person you'll ever know. It's true, if you'll just take your burdens and lay them at the feet of Jesus; turn them over to Him and leave them at the Cross and you'll find that everything WILL be just fine. It's called "His" will... not ours!
They ended the show so fitting singing…. "Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling for you & me and He is waiting and watching – watching for you & for me". He simply wants His children to come home! I hope you will make the decision to "come home" and serve Jesus and give Him your all…..you'll never regret it.
I'm so glad my God is always present and faithful and will never leave me nor forsake me!
Blessings,
Candye~
Friday, September 9, 2011
Babies Update
Well, yesterday was bitter-sweet. We went in for another sonogram and everything looked wonderful. We were able to see two very normal (and what appears to be healthy) babies, with very strong heartbeats. Baby A's heartbeat was 162bpm and Baby B's heartbeat was 167bpm. That sound of their little hearts beating and seeing the flicker on the sono screen is absolutely the most amazing thing in the world. It's even greater to look up and see tears flowing down my husband's cheeks...(he's an amazing man)! We are so lucky and feel so blessed, although in about 10 months we are going to be soooo exhausted!! So someone please remind us of how happy we are today when we can hardly keep our eyes open. (lol)
"And Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren. And the Lord granted his prayer, and Rebekah his wife conceived" (Genesis 25:21)
Blessings,