Well, if you have been following my blog in the recent months, you will know that I am going to be a grandma.  Being a grandma at the age of 38 was not on my list of things to accomplish anytime soon, but then not everything works out the way we hope they will.  I have had to remind myself over the past weeks that God is the one who opens and shuts the womb.  We make our choices of course, but ultimately, God is the one who decides who is conceived.  There is strange comfort in that. 

So, while some have acted like any happiness we show is in some way condoning our daughter's sin of premarital sex, let me just say that we are not condoning her sin, we are simply choosing to celebrate the life that God has created and allowed to come our way.  Sure, we wish the circumstances were different, but is it this little baby's fault?  Nope.  And we are going to love him and do our best to raise him up the way the Lord would have us too. 

So, if you caught that, we found out 2 weeks ago that our daughter is having a boy.  Well, they were as sure as they could be that it was a boy.  I have known many people who got a big surprise on delivery day, so we aren't going to go gung-ho on buying boy things, but if it turns out the ultrasound tech is right and it is a boy, it will be the first in our house, and we are excited about that.  My husband has often stated that with a wife and 3 daughters in the house, there are times the estrogen is so thick he can cut it with a knife...  LOL

So, below you will find our precious little grandson's first pic.  He has his arm stuck out to the side of his head.  Shelby has done amazingly well so far and has even made HUGE strides in her spiritual walk, despite the fact that the father of the baby has chosen to opt out of his relationship with Shelby because she is choosing to follow God's plan for her life.  It has been a hard time for Shelby and for us to watch her go through such heartache, but we are proud of her for finally standing strong for what is right. 

Psalm 139: 13-16

13 For you created my inmost being;
       you knit me together in my mother's womb.

 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
       your works are wonderful,
       I know that full well.

 15 My frame was not hidden from you
       when I was made in the secret place.
       When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,

 16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
       All the days ordained for me
       were written in your book
       before one of them came to be.

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Sep. 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by quietcajun

We are ALL born in sin regardless of how we were conceived and yet we are precious... made ON purpose FOR a purpose. Your grandson IS a reason to celebrate. Despite a sin a gift has been given! That is a JOY! Congratulations!

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Sep. 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Happyhome

Each life is a gift from the Lord. Despite the fact that it wasn't the way you had planned, how wonderful that you are able to raise this little boy to love and serve the Lord. That is a gift. Praying for Shelby's walk with the Lord. He makes ALL THINGS work together for good for them that love Him. He is certainly working in this situation.

Continued prayers for you all.

Hugs,

Ang

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Sep. 14, 2007 - From Robin MIH

Posted by Anonymous

Thank you so much for your comments and I LOVE your graphics and your site wish I knew alittle about that kind of stuff....Your grand baby is beautiful and what a blessing and a wonderful support your are to your daughter....We have alot of common interests I see....I have a site on xanga/Radairi Blessings and prayers, Robin

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Sep. 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Ellen

Hey Donna. While I'm sorry the baby's daddy has decided to do that, I'm so proud of Shelby for standing up for what she believes is right. That is wonderful.
When is the baby due? Any names picked out?

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