We are growing!

The news is out but we haven't blogged about it yet. Our family is expanding in May 2012 because we are expecting TWINS! We could not be more excited about this great news. God has truly blessed us. We have waited 3 years, visited numerous doctors, and had lots of tests done and we are finally pregnant. Our story is a long one and I would love to share it with you if you know of someone who is struggling. I can recommend you a GREAT doctor in Memphis if you need one. Trust me, he is AMAZING! Just ask me! Our faith has been tested several times but we have remained patient with God and he has definately provided us with 2 great miracles.
We found out we were pregnant while in Chicago and were completely in shock because we have had so many negative tests lately. I did not believe the first test I took so I took another test the next morning and then another after we had confirmed with blood tests. Trust me, I still am in shock. Life is great! We give all glory and praise to God who is in total control of our lives. He has taken us on a trying journey and now that we are expanding and we cannot wait to see the end products of his work.

At our first ultrasound was when we discovered that we were having twins and that was on Doug's birthday and it was the best present I could have ever given him. He only wanted one heartbeat and I gave him TWO. We were so nervous that day but we knew God was in total control and I cannot begin to tell you the emotions we were overcome with that day when we saw TWO precious little babies on the screen with 2 incredible heartbeats. When you are having twins, you have lots of sonograms so we went back for another one just to make sure one of the twins had not vanished because Baby B was measuring a day behind. But both twins were there and growing like crazy. We were released from our doctor in Memphis and had our first appointment with Dr H. in Tupelo 2 days after my 30th birthday. It was incredible to see the babies again. Their fingers, toes and legs were even more visable than our last appointment. They were wiggling around and looked like little tadpoles. Babies were still growing like weeds. This time we actually got to hear the heartbeats and if that doesn't make you cry then I guess something is wrong. I'm doing good so far, just extremely tired and that comes and goes. Overall, I haven't been sick (PRAISE THE LORD). God is sooooooooo good and we cannot wait to meet these precious little ones in May. Keep following our blog and stay tuned!

I listen everyday to The Message on SiriusXM radio and every morning "changing tracks" play as I drive to work. Changing tracks is where people can call, email, or facebook a song that has changed their lives. So I leave you with my changing track "Stronger" by Mandisa. God has taken us through waves and trials but we have held onto him and he has been faithful to provide us with 2 beautiful babies. He has made us stronger and has strengthened our marriage relationship and has brought us closer to him throughout this whole process.

Stronger
by: Mandisa

Hey, heard you were up all night
Thinking about how your world ain't right
And you wonder if things will ever get better
And you're asking why is it always raining on you
When all you want is just a little good news
Instead of standing there stuck out in the weather

Oh, don't hang your head
It's gonna end
God's right there
Even if it's hard to see Him
I promise you that He still cares

[Chorus]
When the waves are taking you under
Hold on just a little bit longer
He knows that this is gonna make you stronger, stronger
The pain ain't gonna last forever
And things can only get better
Believe me
This is gonna make you stronger
Gonna make you stronger, stronger, stronger
Believe me, this is gonna make you Stronger

Try and do the best you can
Hold on and let Him hold your hand
And go on and fall into the arms of Jesus
Oh, lift your head it's gonna end
God's right there
Even when you just can't feel Him
I promise you that He still cares

[Chorus]

'Cause if He started this work in your life
He will be faithful to complete it
If only you believe it
He knows how much it hurts
And I'm sure that He's gonna help you get through this

When the waves are taking you under
Hold on just a little bit longer
He knows that this is gonna make you stronger, stronger
The pain ain't gonna last forever
In time it's gonna get better
Believe me
This is gonna make you stronger