10 July 2009

Divine Comedy

I pray that God would make me a good mother to all the children he would give us, and I never ask that we not have more children, but I haven't actively petitioned for more children since we reached a number of babies I won't mention.

But a confluence of circumstances a few months ago prompted me to crunch some numbers, at which point I realized I'd better start praying hard for a baby that month, because getting pregnant the next month would land my due date right in the middle of shotgun season. So, by golly, I prayed for a baby! I'm not big on "God must have wanted . . . " but I can't help suspecting a joke on me here.

As God would have it, I didn't get pregnant that month or the next. Quintus and I are well out of shotgun season range. Please make arrangements for my maternity leave in January.

17 comments:

Rev. David M. Juhl said...

Congratulations!b

Dawn said...

Another bubble baby! I missed that thing. :D

You already know how thrilled I am for you, but I'll let the whole wide world know it, too. I thank God for your babies. :)

Monique said...

Congratulations Rebekah and Heath! You will continually be in our prayers for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Rebekah get your Starcks out now, I've already got mine purchased and ready in case the Lord sees fit to bless us again :D

Consecutive Odds said...

Yay!

Anna Maschke said...

Glad to see a floating baby back on the blog! Congrats Rebekah. You'll be in my prayers.

mz said...

Congratulations!!

Reb. Mary said...

And I say again, :D :D :D :D

The other day I thought, "Hey! They've more than multiplied!" :) It brings us great joy to know that more of your kind are up-and-coming.

Sarah D. said...

Congratulations!

Rebekah said...

Thanks, everyone. :)

Dakotapam said...

Congrats! We just announced to family that our Quintus will arrive in late January as well! I guess this puts me back, firmly in the actively professing camp. Eeek! I hope you are feeling better than I am!

Rebekah said...

Pam, wow! This run hasn't been my worst, but not my best either. :P

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Reb. Mary said...

Hooray for Pam! Wow, I'll be excited to find out if this will make FIVE BOYS for you. :)

Joshua Palmer said...

Congratulations! Both to you and Pam. I hope the second trimester comes quickly!

Dakotapam said...

Well, five boys would equal five good pastors if we play our cards right! But a certain Rev. who will remain nameless has been wearing out a spot of carpet praying for ribbons and lace.

lisa said...

Congrats Rebekah and Pam and respective hubbies and families!

Glenda said...

Late but still heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to you Rebekah!

Woo Hoo!!!

Untamed Shrew said...

Sorry...been in the process of moving. So happy for you!