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The Lord Had A Plan

By Heather on April 11, 2013 in blog, Parenting

Though this is just the beginning for our new phase of life, it is the 3rd part of our journey. I shared with you about what happened to us when we allowed everyone else to have a say in our decisions instead of seeking God. Then I shared with your how we had to fix what never should have been broken. Now I get to share the most exciting part of the journey! The Lord had a plan, and made sure it came to pass!

It has only been since the end of February that things have been fixed. I shared how we received a miraculous report of being blessed with a high percentage of things being back to normal. Now, just a VERY short time after that procedure….We are expecting BABY #5.

Our Miracle Coming December 2013 ~ TheJoyfulFamily.com

All I know is just like every person placed on this earth, God has a divine plan for this baby’s life. He moved in ways I never thought possible. This entire journey has been one miracle after another. I will be blogging about the pregnancy along the way, and can not wait for you to meet our new addition at the end of the year.

If you are believing God for your baby, DON”T GIVE UP! He is able to do more than we could ever ask or think!

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Fixing What Never Should Have Been Broken!

By Heather on April 6, 2013 in Marriage, Parenting

I recently shared the beginning of our story. You can read my thoughts about what happens when others get a say instead of God. I talked about how we got things “fixed”. When the truth is we really broke something they God never intended for my husband and I to break. After we left the office is when things needed fixed.

Fixing Something That Never Should Have Been Broken ~ TheJoyfulFamily.com

If you have ever priced having things reversed it isn’t cheap. When the twins were around 2 I started really researching it. However, at the time the price seemed too much for us to handle. Over time that dream got put on the shelf. That is where it sat for the last 3 years. Just within the last 6 months have a seriously been looking into it again.

I knew that if this is what we were supposed to do God would provide the finances, and the healing that we needed. To secure your appointment you have to put down a nice size deposit. The money came through and we took that first step. They scheduled us for the end of April. Then, me and all my impatience stalked the appointments, just praying for a cancellation. It wasn’t 2 days and an appointment opened up for February…I snagged it. This also meant that I…no God had just a couple weeks to pull together the remaining funds needed the day of the surgery. We received word of a check coming that would cover everything we need plus some. I was beyond thrilled. God not only set our appointment up in record time, but provided the money to pay cash for the procedure.

The day came, and off we went. I was so excited I couldn’t sleep. My hubs on the other hand would get excited once it was all over. We were finally getting the restoration our hearts had longed for the past 6 years! We received one of the best reports that a couple could ask for. Our chances of finally getting to add to our family were 99%. One doctor had told us that things were only working at 50% before the original surgery, yet now after this my husband was in better shape than before. Isn’t that just like God?! Not only to show up but to show off just how amazingly awesome He is!

God has a plan for our family, and it is bigger than my mind could ever ask or think. He is in the business of miracles. If you have faith and believe, He can do so much more than we ever thought possible. Part 3 of our story is coming soon!

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What Happens When Others Get A Say Instead Of God?

By Heather on March 28, 2013 in Marriage, Parenting

Have you ever made a mistake so huge you feel as if your heart could break? This is my journey of being young, naive, and letting people who opinions shouldn’t matter have a bit too much say in your life.

Have you stopped and asked God what His plan is for your family? - thejoyfulfamily.com

If it is true that age is a matter of perspective, then at that time I was the most young immature girl in the world. My husband and I had just welcomed our twins into our family in January. With them being baby 3 and 4 in our family, the comments immediately began. Are you all finished? This is it right….you are going to get this taken care of? So, when is the surgery to have this “fixed”. At the time I let all of these people’s opinions shape the direction of my family.

The boys were born in January and in November my husband lost his job. We had 30 days before our medical insurance would be canceled. Not knowing what all we would be faced with, we quickly made every check up and dental appointment for the 6 of us that could be squeezed in. In the midst of all those appointments, was the one that we would both regret the moment we left the office. We went and got things “fixed”. I remember leaving that office and thinking we just made the biggest mistake of our marriage yet.

Why is it that we allow people who shouldn’t matter to influence the decisions of our families. What I have learned from this entire experience is that no one’s opinion matters except God’s. In the midst of all the opinions, did I ever stop and ask HIM what his opinion was for my family? No, I let people who I see once or twice a year impact something that was none of their business. Why do people think they have a right to comment on the size of my family? They don’t!

If you are young and on the fence about a major family decision, I encourage you to seek the Father about what to do. Block out the millions of opinions of people who shouldn’t have a say. Get alone with your spouse and pray about the direction you are supposed to take. I pray none of you have to endure the regret and frustration that I have had on my journey.

However, I know my God is faithful and FULL of grace. Even when we mess up with something that seems can’t be undone, He is there in the midst. My story isn’t over, and I can’t wait to share the next part of our journey!

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