I have an amazing, faithful, caring, selfless family! I have always known that my family was here to support me, be here for me and celebrate with me...but you don't always get to see it. Of course it was prominent at our wedding! That is why we women cry, because we see how much we are loved by so many people and it becomes overwhelming...in a good way.
And the neat part about my family is I'm not just talking about immediate family. I am talking about 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th cousins a gazillion times removed. When something is going on in our family, EVERYONE knows about it. Some people don't like that, but in our family it is followed by support, love and LOTS of prayer!
Josh and I are definitely on the receiving end of a lot of that, and lately we hear more and more about how many people in our family are praying for us. Because my family knows EVERYTHING, they all know that we are having some difficulties in the baby making arena. And because they know that, they have been saying many prayers. I have one cousin who has put us in the prayer book so that the nuns at church are praying for Josh and myself. My mom spoke to the priest who married us and he asked that I call and speak to him. After giving me a name of someone to speak with, he said he would be saying prayers for us. My aunt just sent us a card that said that a votive candle has been lit for our intention for the next 365 days and that we will be included in the thoughts and prayers for daily mass. One of my other cousins gave me the same prayer card she used when praying for her little miracle who finally made his appearance. My Godmother is saying prayers. My cousins are saying prayers. My granny and my aunt gave both Josh and myself medals. And we have many friends who are praying as well. They are included in this amazing family! And these are only a few that I know about.
I know that there are a lot more prayers going on and Josh and I are so very grateful! This is just one of the many reasons why I have such a fantastic family! Not just because they're praying for this purpose, but because they care so much about us and want so much for us. I am a strong believer in the fact that this is one of the main reasons that I am so calm through this whole process. Don't get me wrong, I do get very impatient at times, but even if it comes down to us not being able to have children, I am still very calm. I know there are other options and am just excited about the opportunity to teach and care for one of God's babies...not matter how that little one may come to us!
I just wanted all of my family to know how much we love you and how much we appreciate all the support, love and prayers!
And Baby Wisby...one day you will see this and know how much you are truly loved...even before you were with us!
Jen and Josh, the two of you are truely beautiful people. I wish the world could have more of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day!
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-Courtney
Thanks Courtney! I love you like crazy chica! Friends are not to be slighted in this posting. I think of you more as family than friends anyway...so you are definitely included in that! =)
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