Beautiful Feet

As different as they were, the births of our two kids have been similar in that they were not at all what we expected, and pretty difficult physically/emotionally, especially on me.

Merrick was an emergency c-section followed by an extended hospital stay due to his very high bilirubin levels...

Tirzah's delivery was fast and easy...but the recovery was pretty rough.

But looking back on it, both times we were surrounded by tons of prayer and support from our friends. We just wanted to say thanks so much to everyone who has been/still is praying for us. It is much appreciated, and we feel so blessed. :) God has taught us a lot through both of these hard times, and brought us closer to Him and each other...and given us two awesome blessings to show for it. I read these verses today and thought they applied. Thanks again for all the continued prayers...it means so much to all 4 of us! :)

Psalm 66:8-10 (NIV)
Praise our God, O peoples,
let the sound of His praise be heard;
He has preserved our lives
and kept our feet from slipping.
For you, O God, tested us;
You refined us like silver.