Such a blessing

Yesterday we found out that we are going to have a baby. This is such a wonderful gift from God. I also wonder if maybe it's an answer to our prayers..... We had both been praying that if God wanted there to be another life right now, to please give us a baby instead of her. We hadn't planned on having another baby for a couple years. We had also told St. Therese in our novena that if she granted our request, we'd name our next baby after her, if it is a girl. We feel like this little life is a miracle. There hasn't been much opportunity for conception. We've been practicing NFP, and conception was highly unlikely. When we tried to conceive our son, I wasn't able to get pregnant for months until I put on some weight. I was fifteen pounds heavier. It just seems that God really wants us to have this little one.

Maybe this isn't the answer to our prayer about the other child, but regardless, this baby is a blessing. A new life brings new life to all of us. My husband feels that God is giving him another chance to prove he can be a better daddy. God is entrusting him to be present with his infant this time around. This new life could be a fresh start in our marriage. I'm sure the change will be tough on our 8 month old son, but in time he will welcome a sibling, I know.

I feel so overwhelmed by God's generosity. Even if this isn't a sign that that specific prayer is answered, it's a prayer that God is still with us and loves us. I truly believe God wants us to be happy.

Dear Lord,
thank you for your many gifts. We will be good stewards, and cherish all that you bestow on us. We are grateful for the honor of being given another chance to do better. We are so thankful for the tiny life I'm carrying. Please help us focus on her, now, instead of the negative things. We ask that this is a sign that our other prayer has been granted, but even if it's not, we gratefully accept this gift and see it as a sign from You that You are present in our lives and Love us.
Thank you, thank you, thank you...........