Sunday, October 11, 2009

Getting close...

This week will mark the day that I dreaded facing from the day we found out that we were having our third little love. All throughout my pregnancy those that I chose to share my biggest fears with knew that I, first, couldn't look at another newborn baby in a carseat and that, second, I didn't know how to approach the day where Annabelle's baby brother is older than her.

I made Luke's 8 week well visit appointment when he was just 2 weeks old. I couldn't believe that 6 weeks would pass without a doctor's appointment...it's been so long since Wyatt was this age and Annabelle lived at the hospital most of her short life and had at least two doctor's appointments for the 3 weeks and 3 days that she was home.

We're getting close.

On Tuesday, the four of us will head to the pediatrician for the appointment that Annabelle never made it to. Luke will be 8 weeks old on Tuesday...Annabelle was 8 weeks and 3 days on the day that we were taking her for her 8 week well visit and the Lord called her Home.

Please be in prayer for our family this week...for His grace to be sufficient to ease the aches of our hearts.

I've charged the video camera battery and am keeping it close to capture the precious, priceless moments of this week. Luke is cooing and smiling so big and trying so hard to carry on a conversation in his adorable baby babble...and he reminds us so very much of the last moments we shared with his big sister.




12 comments:

Rebecca said...

Praying *extra* this week for your sweet family! I love all the pics and especially Luke's onesie in the last pic!! :-)
Love
Rebecca

Tommy, Erica, Addie Kate, and Andrew said...

You got it, extra prayers sent your way. He is just so adorable! I want to squeeze those little cheeks! All of you take care!

jan tompkins said...

Prayers coming your way. You have shown so much strength throughout this journey. God continues to bless all of you and loves you so very much. YOU were chosen! What a beautiful thought that HE chose YOU and your beautiful family. WOW!

Luke is so so so cute! I really love these new pics you posted. Keep them coming.

Love, Jan and family

Erica May said...

Rebecca, you and the family are always in my thoughts, but I will be saying extra prayers for you this week! You have shown so much grace and strength, even on days when I know it must have been so hard! I pray for a great doctor's visit and many more great memories with Luke!
All my love,
Erica

Brandi Leonhardt said...

Thinking of you and saying an extra prayer for you! I love the pics...he is a cutie-pie!

Danielle @ Living Out Loud said...

I have no great words to offer as I once again type through tears. You know that I have cried many times over as I have read through your blog entries and today, while I still have tears, I found myself smiling too... smiling at that absolutely PRECIOUS little face with the huge grin! I will most certainly be in prayer for you this week as you face your fears. I know that as always, the Lord will carry you through and give you the grace and strength to get through the tough days.

On a happier note, I got the last part of Luke's gift in the mail today! So I'm preparing a package to send to you soon! As you probably already figured out, we have decided to postpone our vacation until after the baby is here. My OB advised against air travel unless "absolutely necessary" while I'm pregnant given the risk that this H1N1 is posing to pregnant people. Plus, I'm STILL not feeling well!

Anyway, you are always in my thoughts and I will be praying for you this week.

Love to you all...
Danielle

Olivia (CA) said...

Praying for you all this week!

Jonathan said...

I will be praying for you this week Rebecca! As I was reading this today I was thinking the same thing with Case only when we found out about Lindsay's heart condition she was 18 months old. I am sure I will go through the same feelings you are going through.

Luke is so stinking cute. And Wyatt looks like he is enjoying being a big brother.

Love,
Laura

Kacy said...

I'm praying for your strength and peace for tomorrow and always. This morning on the way to school in the rain, I heard "Held" and cried as I immediately thought of sweet Annabelle. She is constantly loved and remembered, Rebecca, and always will be. I will be thinking of you tomorrow. Sweet Luke is such a blessing. I hope his well visit is just that, very well! Love to you all,
Kerri

RHONDA said...

I will be praying....Love the onsies .."Protected by Angels" I tell my children that daily...
You are an inspiration..praying for your sweet family..
Love ya
I started a new family blog...
if you ever have time check it out..
www.lylefamily5.blogspot.com
also..still one day I would like you to come and speak to our women's group...one day when you are ready.. Love ya ..always praying..
Rhonda Lyle (Zeb's Mom) ....

Aunt JC said...

Praying for you today...love you!

The Chavis Family said...

Praying for you today!!