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November 11, 2008 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Moments of Incredible Joy 100 Comments

The ultrasound showed a lovely, lively, living little baby!


Thanks be to God for graces big and small. The baby’s measurements matched my estimates perfectly and showed him (or her) to be at 11½ weeks’ gestation.

Thank you, too, for all your prayers. Thank you, St. Gerard. Thank you, St. Anne. Thank you, Thérèse and Teresa and Josemaría.

Thank you thank you thank you thank you.

All for the greater glory of God,

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  1. missy says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    I got on just to see if you posted your ultrasound visit…YEAH!!! We are sooo happy for you…my girls said a prayer for your ultrasound!! HOw far along are you now??

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  2. joolzmac says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    Beautiful!

    {{hugs}} – Joolz

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  3. Corinne says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Congratulation! We take health for granted, I’m so happy for you! Pray to all the Holy Innocents.

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  4. Anonymous says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    Margaret,

    Loong time lurker first time poster here…

    God Bless you, your baby, and your whole family! This is the best news! You have been and will remain in my prayers.

    Maura

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  5. Michele Quigley says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    Yes!!! Thanks be to God! We’ll keep praying. Love you!

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  6. Alexis says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    That is wonderful news. You are in my prayers and have been since your last loss. Keep fighting the good fight!

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  7. Nine (+) Texans and friends... says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    I’ve been checking bunches today hoping to see an update!
    Looks like a happy healthy 12 (?) week baby!

    Many hugs and congratulations!!

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  8. Therese says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    wonderful news Margaret.

    Continued prayers for you and baby.

    Therese

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  9. missy says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:39 pm

    OOPS….after rereading your post, I see the answer to my question about how far along you are…

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  10. Beth says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    What a beautiful picture! You and the little one are in my prayers.

    God bless,

    Beth

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  11. Joannof10 says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    Thanks be to God!! What a beautiful sight!!

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  12. Therese says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    How wonderful!!! WE will continue to pray!

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  13. Hélène says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    That is wonderful! You both are in my prayers.

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  14. ia jen says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    God’s blessings on the both of you…
    So glad you have been give this amazing news today. You were due. 🙂

    Peace and health as you grow your little blessing.

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  15. KC says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    I’ve got tears in my eyes and my two-year-old is saying “baby sister, yay” as she thinks all ultrasound pictures are of our bun in the oven. But we’re SO HAPPY that this picture is of yours!!

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  16. trish says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    I was holding my breath as I clicked your blog. What joy! Congrats and may God continue to bless you!! Trish

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  17. Anna B. says

    November 11, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    beautiful ultrasound pic, thanks for sharing. I will continue to pray for you and your family.

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  18. Liz says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    Oh, Margaret! I am so happy for you! I checked in just hoping to see such news. God Bless you and your family, and the new little one.

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  19. molly d says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    Yay! Yay! Yay!

    Praise to God and Our Lady for precious little miracles!

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  20. The Real Katie says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    Thanks be to God!

    God Bless you and your new miracle!

    ~Katie

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  21. Caroline Blackwell says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    Margaret,
    That is so amazing. I am continuing to pray for you and your little blessing every day. God bless you and your baby!
    Caroline B.

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  22. Paula in MN says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    I’m so happy and relieved!

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  23. Cheryl M. says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    Perfect! Just Perfect!! 🙂

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  24. Tricia in MN says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    YEAH! How wonderful!! We pray for you all the time and we are so happy to hear that your baby is just a kickin’!! Thanks be to God!! Many prayers continue for you and your precious babe….

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  25. Journey of Truth says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    So happy for all of you – THANKS BE TO GOD!! Amen! Hurrah!

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  26. kimberly says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:33 pm

    The prettiest picture I’ve seen all day! May God be praised!!

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  27. Charlotte (Matilda) says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    Congratulations!

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  28. Bridget says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    I’ve been checking. This is wonderful news! I am so happy for you.

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  29. heidi in nj says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    God bless you and that little baby! How sweet! We continue to pray for you.

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  30. Kimberlee says

    November 11, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    Praise God! Soooo happy and thankful with you!!!

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  31. Betty Beguiles says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    God is so good! I got chills and teared up a little when this popped up in my reader. I’m so, so happy for you! YAY!!!! (I’m having trouble containing my enthusiasm–lol!)

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  32. Colleen says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    What wonderful news! You and the baby are in my continued prayers!

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  33. T with Honey says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    How precious and wonderful! I am so happy for you and your family.

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  34. Cathie B says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    Honey, I am shedding tears of joy. I am more happy for you than you can know right now. Please pray I see the same thing next week.

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  35. Love2Learn Mom says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    Joy, joy, joy!!!

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  36. poofergirlsperspective says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Hooray Hooray! 🙂

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  37. Layla says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:46 pm

    Yay! Oh, I’m so excited for you, Margaret! Prayers here for you and the little one.

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  38. Jennifer in TX says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    Margaret,
    I am so very happy for you and your dear family! I can’t imagine the joy and relief you must feel. God bless you and continued prayers for you and your precious baby!!

    Reply
  39. Kristen says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    Gorgeous image!! I’m so, so happy for you, and immensely grateful to our Father in Heaven for such good news!

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  40. Cindy says

    November 11, 2008 at 11:52 pm

    Praise be to God!

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  41. Barb, sfo says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:13 am

    What a beautiful baby picture!! Thanks be to God, and thank you St. Anthony!
    I’m so happy for you!

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  42. Anonymous says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:17 am

    YES! Congratulations Margaret!

    Caroline

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  43. Alice Gunther says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:18 am

    How fabulous! God is good!

    What a darling!

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  44. Anonymous says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:19 am

    To GOD be the GLORY!!! We rejoice with you and your beautiful family!

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  45. Jenny says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:40 am

    Praise God! He is so good. Our family will keep on praying for yours.

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  46. scmom (Barbara) says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:50 am

    Oh, Margaret, I am so happy for you!

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  47. Nancy says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:56 am

    Oh Margaret….I’m so relieved and so happy for you! I know how much you must worry but this is one more milestone to get through! You are in our prayers.

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  48. Katie says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:02 am

    Praise God!! Oh, Margaret… that is wonderful news!! I have been thinking about you and am overjoyed to see the ultrasound picture of your beaufiful little baby!

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  49. Shannon says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:02 am

    oh how wonderfully wonderful! i’m checking daily! and praying daily!!!

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  50. Ruth says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:29 am

    Praise God!!!! I’m so happy for you, dear Margaret.

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  51. Anonymous says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:35 am

    God is good! Oh, Margaret, so happy for you! More prayers coming!

    Leda

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  52. Emily says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:38 am

    Oh that is WONDERFUL Margaret! So great to see the little ultrasound picture!!!

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  53. Heather Viz says

    November 12, 2008 at 2:47 am

    Yay!!! I have been praying. Did the doctor say that everything looked o-kay? It sure looks like it. Will keep praying. Love and prayers, Heather

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  54. Adele says

    November 12, 2008 at 2:48 am

    Beautiful!! God bless you. Adele

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  55. KC says

    November 12, 2008 at 2:57 am

    YAY!!!!

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  56. Mom of boys says

    November 12, 2008 at 3:05 am

    How wonderful! I was thinking of you today…

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  57. Janice says

    November 12, 2008 at 3:19 am

    I just have goosebumps seeing that precious little one! So happy for you,Margaret. You are on my prayer list of expectant moms. God bless you and yours.

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  58. shivaun says

    November 12, 2008 at 3:20 am

    Rock ON with your pregnant self!!!! I’m so happy to see this good news picture!!!!!! A ray of light!
    Love and prayers,
    me

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  59. The Sojourner says

    November 12, 2008 at 3:30 am

    Yay!

    Grow, baby, grow!

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  60. Jill says

    November 12, 2008 at 5:07 am

    What a wonderful sight this morning. I’m bleary eyed from my baby and teary eyed now from your sweet baby. 🙂
    Thanks for sharing!

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  61. Cay G. says

    November 12, 2008 at 5:48 am

    Rejoicing with you. 🙂

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  62. Elizabeth says

    November 12, 2008 at 7:23 am

    Margaret,
    I am so delighted to read this news and see your precious little one’s scan photo !
    In my prayers,
    Elizabeth

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  63. Jen says

    November 12, 2008 at 11:12 am

    TEARS OF JOY! Thanks be to God! That has got to be the most beautiful ultrasound picture I have ever seen (besides my own kids of course…hee hee). I am over the moon for you, love. Over the moon!

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  64. Anonymous says

    November 12, 2008 at 11:15 am

    AMEN!!!!!!!!!!
    signed
    Theresa in ALberta

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  65. Sarah Reinhard says

    November 12, 2008 at 11:46 am

    Praise the Lord! We’ll keep praying and look forward with joy to hearing continued good reports! 🙂

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  66. Joan says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:06 pm

    God Bless you Margaret. You have my continued prayers.

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  67. Michelle says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    (((((HUGS!!!!!!!!!)))))

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  68. momto5minnies says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:08 pm

    That is a BEAUTIFUL PICTURE! YAYYYYYYYYYYY!

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  69. Mary Ellen Barrett says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    I’m so very, very happy. Prayers will continue.

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  70. Mary B says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    Praise God!

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  71. Kate Wicker says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    Congratulations! This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your good news. May God continue to bless you and your little miracle.

    ~Kate

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  72. patjrsmom says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Praise God! What wonderful news!

    Jane

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  73. lois in Indy says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    Wonderful, wonderful news!!! Prayers continue. lois

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  74. Cmerie says

    November 12, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    Thanks be to God! I am continuing to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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  75. Wendy in VA says

    November 12, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    YAY!!! I was almost afraid to check in today. I’m so happy for you! Wonderful, wonderful!! We’ll keep praying for both of you. :o)

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  76. Anonymous says

    November 12, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    I have tears for you Margaret. Thanks be to God.
    Darlene

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  77. Karen E. says

    November 12, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    I cannot imagine a more beautiful portrait. 🙂

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  78. Jamie says

    November 12, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    I DID read this yesterday, because you were on my mind all day, but did not have a chance to respond!!

    I am SO happy, all of us are!!!
    Love you Margaret!!!

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  79. Christine says

    November 12, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    That baby is smiling. I can see that smile. I can also feel your smile through the blogging world. How totally wonderful.

    Thanks for sharing Margaret!

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  80. Kim says

    November 12, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    Hurray!!! I am so happy for you Margaret. God bless you and this tiny one. : )

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  81. Michelle says

    November 12, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    Thanks be to God! Continuing to ask St. Gerard and St. Anne for their intercession for your precious new little one.

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  82. Kristy says

    November 12, 2008 at 8:03 pm

    Wonderful!!

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  83. angie says

    November 12, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    I’ve been a reader of yours for quite some time now, and this just makes me day. God bless you and your beautiful little baby. 🙂

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  84. Nina says

    November 12, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    God bless your little miracle. Keeping you in my prayers as I know you are still holding your breath. Such happy news!

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  85. Dan and Janet Brungardt says

    November 12, 2008 at 9:38 pm

    What a beautiful picture! Will keep praying.

    Janet

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  86. Anonymous says

    November 12, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    Am I miscounting or should your bio now say “mom to TEN great kids (four of whom are in heaven)”? Just thought I’d check. Congratulations! What a lovely gift an ultrasound can be to allow us to appreciate life!

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  87. Lauri in VA says

    November 12, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    I’m sooooo happy for you!!! What a sweet little baby. I’ll keep the prayers coming.

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  88. Anonymous says

    November 13, 2008 at 12:08 am

    That is the most u/s photo I’ve seen. A lurker who has been praying for you

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  89. Dori says

    November 13, 2008 at 12:56 am

    Oh oh oh, I’m beyond excited for you! The baby is adorable!!! Keep us posted!

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  90. Heather says

    November 13, 2008 at 3:23 am

    Praise God!!!! very happy to see this awesome news!!!

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  91. Anonymous says

    November 13, 2008 at 8:20 am

    yee-hAW!! tHIS IS THE BEST NEWS i’VE HAD SINCE ELECTION DAY! Prayers for all of you.- snowshoe

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  92. Neuropoet says

    November 13, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    Congratulations Margaret! Grow Baby grow!
    praying,
    ~Jenny

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  93. Kasia says

    November 13, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    YAY!!!! What a blessing!!!

    Reply
  94. Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle says

    November 14, 2008 at 3:58 am

    Beautiful, beautiful!

    God bless and hugs,

    Donna-Marie

    Reply
  95. Mirissa says

    November 14, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Margaret,
    I am so happy for you. I’ve been thinking about you and your precious baby ever since I read your post. I’d been praying that everything would be fine this time. Congratulations!
    Mirissa

    Reply
  96. Marylisa says

    November 15, 2008 at 4:34 am

    WHAT a beautiful picture! I was out of town and catching up on my reading. I was worried I’d find sad news, but NO!! Hooray!!

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  97. Deborah says

    November 15, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    Wonderful news. There will be a candle lighting for him/her in the Tullamore Cathedral tomorrow! 🙂 You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  98. Michelle Waters says

    November 15, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    Oh, I’m so happy for you and yours Margaret! I’m sure you breathed an enormous sigh of relief and thanks. Praise God!

    (The picture of your gang reading together is pretty darn cute too).

    Happy Saturday and blessings to you…

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  99. missionfamily says

    November 19, 2008 at 1:12 am

    Oh, I have been looking for this piost and totally missed. When I looked at the date I realized it’s because I was at the doctor too that afternoon–seeing my own lively, lovely little one on that screen. What great joy! God bless you.

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  100. Meredith says

    November 24, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    Margaret, I am so late in congratulating you here, I am beyond happy for you my dear, will pray that all goes well with this most gracious blessing!! Love and hugs,

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