My New Church Family

I'm so thrilled to share this news...
On December 28, 2008, I was baptised at the First Baptist Church of Woodstock in Woodstock, GA. :) It was such an awesome moment in my life and I know I'll never forget a second of it. I'm still amazed at the overwhelming feeling of love and gratitude I felt as the water rushed over my face. I really can't put it into words, so I'll stop trying. :)
So, moving forward -- My daughter, Kylie, and I joined First Baptist Church of St. Charles. It's right next to my brother and sister-in-law's house. A few weeks ago, my sister-in-law told me her parents (who live nearby) began going to my church (different service than we go to, though). Well, recently, her parents were baptised and became members of the church. (Yay!) So I told my sister-in-law (who doubles as my best friend) she should think about going with her parents or with Kylie and me. She kicked around the idea and then proceeded to whine about the weekend, about sleeping in, about dragging her sons (3 yrs. and 4 mos.) up there on her "day off"... yada yada yada... we've all heard it...
Well, I wasn't giving up.
Now the good part: She's been attending EVERY week and last week she went forward and asked to be baptised and to become a member of the church! (Double yay!!!)
Soon we'll have the whole family there at this rate!
...Now if I could just get my husband to go...

Oh Baby!

Hi, ladies! I know it's been awhile since you've heard from me, but a LOT has been going on around here. Most importantly, I received some blessed news on Monday morning... I'm pregnant! I cry as I type those words because it has been years that my husband and I have tried for a second child. I have a very strange medical anomoly known as a unicornuate uterus, which means I have half a uterus with only one fallopian tube. This has been the reason for my three miscarriages, one of which was ectopic, and also for the difficulty in conceiving. So, needless to say, we are very apprehensive, but SO excited. Of my now FIVE pregnancies, Kylie (our 5-year-old daughter) and this one are the only ones to show as positive on an at-home pregnancy test, so we are extra hopeful with this one. I'm currently awaiting a phone call from my doctor's office to tell me of the results of my blood tests from yesterday. This will tell us of the viability of this pregnancy. Please, please, please keep us in your prayers!
More good news: On October 27th, my 3rd nephew, Connor, was born! He is son #2 to my younger brother and his wife, my best friend, Angela. I couldn't be happier for them. Baby is well, but Mommy is feeling a little rough. She is battling high blood pressure, infected ducts in her breasts among many other post-pardum irritations. So any and all prayers for them would also be appreciated.
P.s. This is the family who I am trying to get to go to church with Kylie and me. Angela says she feels the need to bring her boys up in church, but simply does not want to commit to going. She is a believer, but has no relationship with God. I will continue to pray for Jesus to guide her heart toward Him and to do right by her children in bringing them up with Jesus in their heart and His word on their mind.
P.s.s. The same prayer is still needed for my husband, Dave!

Thanks, girls! ;)

Love you all,
Beth