Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Crazy Beautiful

Well, time flies when things get reeeaaallly busy!

As some of you might have seen on Facebook, we have grown...and obviously, we are about to grow again. A few days after my last post we took in a little boy. We got a call about this sweet baby who was in our local NICU, and things have not been the same since.

That night I drove my pregnant self down there and scooped up this teeny, sweet, little babe. And oh my heart...


Look at those feet! He's been with us for almost 2 months now. And as you can imagine, he's getting a lot of love over here :).

He's such a sweetie. Innocent, and super snuggly. You should come to the store with me and see the confusion that he and my very pregnant belly causes. It's priceless. I've had some interesting conversations.

There is a lot going on. There are things that we didn't expect at all, which is why I've been off the radar for a while. We have been in and out of the hospital a ton - learning about all kinds of medical stuff, and how to care for him. Life has been and still is somewhat of a whirlwind while we figure things out. It's been a whole new world to us, but it's been worth it. So, so worth it. 

I feel that the Lord has drawn us SO close to Himself these last 2 months, and that has been one of the sweetest parts of this whole season.

It doesn't make a lot of sense, and it is a season I never imagined we'd be in, but it is beautiful. Crazy, unexpected, hard, but beautiful. He has been faithful through every step. I'm so thankful that He is letting us love him, he is such a little gift to our growing family. 

So at the moment, I am full of new life, and I am full of emotions over this little boy. Taking it all one day at a time, because thats all the Lord asks us to do.



Thankful for the journey. Grateful for His grace. And looking forward to what He has planned.

We are all doing great, and the kiddos are vibrant as usual. I did some family pictures last week, all that is missing from this pic is the new babe. I like to call this our "waiting on you" picture :)...


Only 7-8 more weeks till delivery, how is that even possible?! I can't wait to have us all together, I want this new baby in my arms safe and sound. And look, I straightened Kinley's hair, isn't it SO long??? She loves it like that, says she feels like Rapunzel. 

So thats all for now, just wanted to pop in and give an update now that things have "slowed" down a tad. Thanks for hanging around our craziness, friends :).

8 comments:

Victoria said...

oh,wow!!!! hope he stays out of the hospital,poor sweet little guy! hope you and all your other kiddos (and hubby) are doing well and adjusting easily enough.

Tricia@onceamonthmom.com said...

You. Are. Incredible. Don't let anyone tell you differently or try to argue with me. ;) Seriously. Your heart brings me to tears. Praying for you and your growing family and that the Lord continues to bestow blessings on you daily for your generosity.

Rana said...

How exciting to have this new little one join the family. Praying for his health, but with the love that I know your family will give him how can he not thrive! Can't wait to see your family pics.

Kelly said...

Hi Kate! I haven't commented in awhile but have been following along. That little baby is so lucky to have you guys caring for him. Hope you are feeling well. I'll be thinking of you as you get ready to welcome your baby. I'm due around the same time as you with baby #2.
-Kelly

Sarah said...

Hi Kate! I've been following your new little babe's progress on facebook. Our third child is in the nicu so I can relate a little. He was born at 23 weeks, has had some struggles (and avoided others), but is probably coming home some time in December and we are all so excited! I hope things continue to go well for all of you, and with your pregnancy and delivery too! I would have been 38 weeks pregnant this week. :) I love your pictures too, by the way.

Cindy said...

I cannot imagine-real life prep for the newest little one coming.
Looks like you have plenty of help. I would love to hear your explanations to people!

Marisa said...

I agree with Tricia. You are incredible!

FilledToTheBrim - Kate said...

You all are too sweet :). Thank you so much for your encouraging words!