I wish these moments would last forever...
Monday, September 14, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Mercy
A definition of mercy (according to webster)... a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion : a fortunate circumstance: compassionate treatment of those in distress...
MERCY... this word comes to my mind often. I've always been familiar with the term, but lately it has come alive to me. I have found myself in the 'fortunate circumstance' of being the mother of an unbelievably good baby. Of coarse, I think Evangeline is beautiful and practically perfect in every way... I imagine most mother's think this of their children. But I'm talking about GOOD. She has been consistently sleeping 6-8 hrs. a night since she was about 7 weeks old and just last night had her first 12 hr. stretch. This includes a good 4 hr. nap on most days, not to mention her little hour cat naps here and there.
I'm not sharing this just to brag... or to make any new moms out there jealous, but to simply share with you how the Lord has been merciful to me.
Most of you know of the back problems that I've dealt with over the past 12 years. Many years of therapy, unsuccessful surgeries, experimental surgeries, depression, medication...
I knew that I would be able to physically have children, but was warned that it would be very difficult. My pregnancy was painful, but otherwise normal... not as bad as I had prepared myself for... MERCY.
My labor and delivery couldn't have gone any smoother. I remember hearing of a friends brief and normal delivery back in march. After we left her hospital room I looked over at David and rolled my eyes... "Of coarse, she would have a perfect delivery... with my luck, I'll be in labor for days."(sorry Katy, love you!). Well, five days before my due date, I woke up with strong contractions, got to the hospital around 7 and Evangeline was born before 1:00 that afternoon. Other than having back labor, everything went perfect... so much better than I had imagined... MERCY.
Of coarse, like any new mom, there were many sleepless nights for the first few weeks. At times I have just cried because it hurt too bad to simply bend over and lift my sweet baby out of her crib. Sometimes I cried out to God and sometimes just cried. But although my pain has increased quite a bit lately, being a new mom has not been as hard as I had imagined... MERCY.
With every morning that I wake up refreshed and every nap time that I'm able to lay down and rest my back, I am overwhelmed by God's active favor and compassion to me when I'm in distress. He is a merciful God.
MERCY... this word comes to my mind often. I've always been familiar with the term, but lately it has come alive to me. I have found myself in the 'fortunate circumstance' of being the mother of an unbelievably good baby. Of coarse, I think Evangeline is beautiful and practically perfect in every way... I imagine most mother's think this of their children. But I'm talking about GOOD. She has been consistently sleeping 6-8 hrs. a night since she was about 7 weeks old and just last night had her first 12 hr. stretch. This includes a good 4 hr. nap on most days, not to mention her little hour cat naps here and there.
I'm not sharing this just to brag... or to make any new moms out there jealous, but to simply share with you how the Lord has been merciful to me.
Most of you know of the back problems that I've dealt with over the past 12 years. Many years of therapy, unsuccessful surgeries, experimental surgeries, depression, medication...
I knew that I would be able to physically have children, but was warned that it would be very difficult. My pregnancy was painful, but otherwise normal... not as bad as I had prepared myself for... MERCY.
My labor and delivery couldn't have gone any smoother. I remember hearing of a friends brief and normal delivery back in march. After we left her hospital room I looked over at David and rolled my eyes... "Of coarse, she would have a perfect delivery... with my luck, I'll be in labor for days."(sorry Katy, love you!). Well, five days before my due date, I woke up with strong contractions, got to the hospital around 7 and Evangeline was born before 1:00 that afternoon. Other than having back labor, everything went perfect... so much better than I had imagined... MERCY.
Of coarse, like any new mom, there were many sleepless nights for the first few weeks. At times I have just cried because it hurt too bad to simply bend over and lift my sweet baby out of her crib. Sometimes I cried out to God and sometimes just cried. But although my pain has increased quite a bit lately, being a new mom has not been as hard as I had imagined... MERCY.
With every morning that I wake up refreshed and every nap time that I'm able to lay down and rest my back, I am overwhelmed by God's active favor and compassion to me when I'm in distress. He is a merciful God.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
A simple picture?
Is there such a thing as taking a simple picture? I'm always the one behind the camera... so I decided that I would capture a sweet moment with my daughter as I was on the computer... little did I know that my lil' darlin' wanted to get in on the action. She snuck into a few pictures on her own... and then proceeded to 'attack' my ponytail (one of her favorite pastimes).
So, for all of you out there who said I was crazy for getting a puppy when I was 5 mo. pregnant... you were right!
Millie Precious Darlin'
This little one has been demanding the attention lately... she now has her very own 'passy' that she takes everywhere she goes. Just an update for all you dog lovers out there!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Introducing...
Miss Lily Evangeline Rockey!!!
6 lbs 14 oz... she was born at 12:50 pm
and she is absolutely PERFECT!!!
Jessica and David are both doing GREAT... jessica is ready to party and david is ready to sleep!! :)
here are some pictures of the cutest baby EVER!!
OK here are just a few... i'll get some more "close ups" soon!
Hey everyone!! Just to make it clear her name is Lily Evangeline... but they're calling her Evangeline!
here are some more for you aunt Kim!!
6 lbs 14 oz... she was born at 12:50 pm
and she is absolutely PERFECT!!!
Jessica and David are both doing GREAT... jessica is ready to party and david is ready to sleep!! :)
here are some pictures of the cutest baby EVER!!
OK here are just a few... i'll get some more "close ups" soon!
Hey everyone!! Just to make it clear her name is Lily Evangeline... but they're calling her Evangeline!
here are some more for you aunt Kim!!
Baby Girl!! (edit)
Hey everyone!!
at 6:30 this is Jessica and David left for the hospital!
They're checked in and all i know is that the dr. said she should have the baby by noon!!
we would appreciate your prayers for Jessica and the baby!
i'll keep you guys posted through here.
~Reaghan
WAITING... it should happen anytime!
Jessica is doing great!!
she should have the baby anytime!!
NOT YET... ugh we're getting restless.
at 6:30 this is Jessica and David left for the hospital!
They're checked in and all i know is that the dr. said she should have the baby by noon!!
we would appreciate your prayers for Jessica and the baby!
i'll keep you guys posted through here.
~Reaghan
WAITING... it should happen anytime!
Jessica is doing great!!
she should have the baby anytime!!
NOT YET... ugh we're getting restless.
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