a beautiful thing

Sharing the news of Baby's impending debut has been pure joy! Hearing the awestruck wonder, ooh's, squeals and praises of the Lord's creation is a beautiful thing. Since alerting family and close friends to our delight, we've been met with emphatic congratulations, waterfall tears of bliss and overwhelming happiness about what's to come.

One friend fell to her knees, eyes watering uncontrollably, looking and reaching her arms heavenward. Wow! The fact that God allowed us to be messengers of His will, evoking such worship, is humbling.

Another friend proclaimed, "This baby is gonna be SO loved!" Grandparents-to-be are thrilled as well as uncles and auntie's-to-be. A few days ago, our sister currently living in South Africa had this to say when we told her via Facebook chat that she and our brother-in-law are gonna have another nephew or niece:

"WHHHAAAAAAAAATTTT! AWWWWWWWWWWWW! I’m so excited. God is good. Yay! Congratulations.... May God deliver us a perfect, healthy bundle. Keep Momma strong, healthy and safe. Lord thank you for your promise of faithfulness and for Tricia and Anthony’s continued faith in you. You are working miracles and building testimonies. Your name will be shouted from the rooftops because you love us more than we love ourselves and you are unchanging.”

AMEN! We totally agree!