A Year of Answered Prayers....

One year ago today, was the due date of our first pregnancy that ended in miscarriage. And, one year ago today, we found out that we were pregnant with our precious Cy Wesley!!! What a tremendous year it has been filled with innumerable answers to prayer. It's truly amazing and humbling to look back and see God's hand at work through times of heartache & pain, as well as unimaginable joy! God is so good!!! What a privilege to serve an active, living and powerful God who gives so generously & abundantly, in his perfect time! I am often comforted and encouraged by the words of a song by Casting Crowns that says,

I was sure by now, God, that you would have reached down

and wiped our tears away

stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say amen

and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls, I barely hear you whisper through the rain,

"I'm with you."

and as your mercy falls

I raise my hands and praise

the God who gives and takes away.

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And I'll praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands

for You are who You are

no matter where I am

and every tear I've cried,

you hold in your hand

you never left my side

and though my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm.

Okay, following that great big praise...here are Cy's 4 month stats:

Head Circumference: 16.3" (50%)

Weight: 14 lbs 15 oz (55%)

Height: 25.7" (90%)!!!!

After a few minutes of crying accompanied by great big alligator tears following his vaccinations, Cy perked right up & is now napping comfortably. Mom, on the other hand, is still a bit shaken. I have a feeling that shots are going to grow increasingly difficult until Cy is old enough to be comforted by the promise of a special treat afterward. I am, however, so thankful for the protection they provide.