The Sometimes-Total-Surrender-is-What-God-Wants Edition
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[…] is also being humbled by your generous response to yesterday’s announcement. Thank you for being so welcoming to life. It makes it all the more easy when life […]
Hardly ever comment, but just wanted to say I am praying!! CONGRATS!!! Can hardly believe my eyes! Praise God!
Me either, Katy…me either.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHKKKKKKKKK!!!!
I had this feeling you were going to make this annoucement!
Congratulations and prayers!
WOW WOW WOW!!! I wanna come give you a hug. This is so exciting. Praying right now for you and baby.
Wow! How exciting and wonderful. What a blessing! Prayers for you and your ever-growing family!
WHOA. WOW!!!! That's all I can say.
And Congrats! I'll be praying for you and baby, Margaret.
So excited for you!
I've got goosebumps and I almost spilled coffee on myself! Oh, yay!!!! I will be praying.
I laughed out loud when I saw that picture, Maggie! Congratulations, of course, because there is no such thing as too many babies, and I'll be praying for you. Still. š
God has such a sense of humor — What wonderful news! Of course, praying for you ~
God obviously has everything handled. Congratulations! and I will add new prayers to those our family has been saying for yours. Even though we've never met, you have been on my mind and in my heart.
Wonderful news! You are in my prayers š !
Oh my goodness, Margaret! I am SO happy for you! Prayers coming your way!! ā¤
Oh, my goodness! How wonderful! We'll be praying. š
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! All in God's (funny) timing š Didn't you just say in a recent post that George was your last one, and you seemed a little sad that he was growing up so fast. So now you get to do it again! Yay!!!
What a surprise. I got all teary eyed when I saw this. I'm not prone to being teary eyed.
Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you.
I'll be keeping all of you in my prayers.
Aw! Congrats! God's timing is not our timing but it is always perfect timing!!!
Yay! You know you are in our prayers every night.
God is providing in every way! Hugs and kisses from your country mouse friend!!
So darn excited!!!!!! This is great news!
Congratulations!! It happened opposite for us: we got pregnant, then husband lost his job. That's a tough pill to swallow too. But, you're absolutely right: God wants TOTAL surrender! Many blessings and prayers to you!
Congratulations, dear Maggie! I'm so excited for you. Continued prayers.
OHMIGOH MAGGIE!!! congrats!!!!!!!!!! and so many prayers!! for you and for the baby now going to be a big brother š
Oh Margaret! God certainly knows how big your heart is.
So so happy for you, dear friend!
Continued prayers~
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SQUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! =o) PRAYING!!!!!!
How wonderful! God has the best timing of all.
I must add that I love how you went out to the yard to take the picture. š
Congratulations! So happy for you!
Congratulations!!!! am praying for you and yours eh….
YAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!
You know what's next, right? A job for your hubby. I'm certain of it, but I'll keep praying so that God speeds that part up for ya. š
I know you and your whole welcoming family will receive this blessing with much love. I'll pray that you have peace now, the right job very soon, and grace always!
AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!! I've already been praying for you and your husband, but now I have another little someone to add to the list! Love it. This made me smile in such a BIG way and I really needed to smile this morning. Thank you for sharing your joy.
Beautiful.
Yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! (you ol' mama!!)
May God Bless you and your family for being open to life, even during trying times! Be assured of my prayers.
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Charlotte in OK
Deo gratis! I've been there several times. You know where is leading you. May you completely surrender with joy.
Sancta Familia ~ Ora pro nobis
Hooray! Praying for all of you.
Remember, as everybody's Italian grandma says, a baby always comes with a loaf of bread under his arm. š
Congratulations to you…God's Will be done.
I figured this was coming after you dropped that BOMB in my BLOG COMMENTS last week.
Congratulations! One more soul!
Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!
I let ut a little scream when I read this!!!!!!! My kids are doing their Latin and jumped a foot!!!!
Margaret I am so so happy for you and for your whole family. Waht, joy, what a gift, what a blessing.
Congrats! And will pray for all circumstances (job, baby, etc.)
Though we've never met, this news makes me soooo happy!!! Congratulations, and you can count on prayers from WI!
Babies are such a blessing!! AMEN!!
Congratulations!!!! Nothing is impossible with God!
I saw this and just had to laugh out loud, Margaret! Prayers coming and so we are expecting at the same time…
Congratulations, Margaret! What a blessing! I will pray for you, the baby, and your family (and of course for a wonderful job soon!).
You know you have my endless hugs and prayers. š
How many weeks?? Due date?? So happy for you!
Only six weeks, Missy, due on December 17th. A little "O
Aniphon" baby! But we're definitely not out of the woods yet so please, please pray.
Congratulations!!!! Our family has been praying for your family every night. My husband is still unemployed and we unfortunately can sympathize with your situation. God is so very good and we know and trust in his wisdom.
Fantastic news! Congratulations. Prayers for you and the family.
Ann
"A little 'O Aniphon' baby" — oh, Margaret, you are so great! Congratulations! I'm really happy for you and your beautiful family. You're all in my prayers!
Congratulations! It's so refreshing to see big families in this day and age! God bless you and yours.
Prayers for you!!!! Such exciting news!
Congratulations!!! So when you had that "maybe" episode before, was it more than a maybe, or was it God testing the waters of your soul?
I am so happy for you. I pray all goes as it should and that you have what you need.
You inspire me! How you roll with all of life's surprises and ups/downs–Wow! I'm so very happy for you and sending hearty congratulations from Iowa. I see now that hubby has not been out job searching 24/7 (tee-hee!) Whatever else happens in life, we must keep the love alive, right? š You are blessed!
Ho'omaika'i 'Ana!!! Terrific blessings!!! I will add you to my daily prayers, of course. Hurrah!!!!!
Congratulations! Praying! God has perfect timing, doesn't he? š
Congratulations! Praying.
Oh my gosh, Margaret. Congratulations!!!!! I'm so happy for you. Many prayers for you and your sweet baby.
Can anyone think of a better confirmation, sent from God Himself, that everything will be all right? Open hands, open heart, greater trust, and more abundant blessings than we can imagine – whatever is meant to be. So, so so happy for you!!!!!
Oh wow! Congratulations. I have been following your blog for a while and know that this must mean so much to you. You are in my prayers. God Bless.
Congratulations Margaret! Deus Vult!
oh my goodness!!! praise God! I've been hoping for this news for you!! wow!
MARVELOUS!!!!!
Zowie! What happy news. I rarely comment, as well. But know my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Congratulations, Margaret! š
š Congratulations!!!!!! I'm so excited for you and your family!! I'll be keepign you and this little one in my prayers. š
Congratulations!! I rarely (?have ever) comment either, but follow along frequently. Your family has been in my prayers and will continue to be!
Wonderful news! – Praise GOD!!! – I'm praying for you, your family, and your precious baby.
WOW!!!!! You've got all the prayers you could ask for, plus a few extra for good measure. May God bless all of you.
I have goosebumps and tears and a dropped jaw! So may prayers for you, dear Margaret.
Congratulations!
Woo hoo! Wonderful news! Praying for you and your growing family!
EEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!! Can I say, "I told you so!!!"???????? š I was telling you that you are still young enough, what?, almost a year ago?? I was 45 my last time…. SOOOoooo very happy for you!!!!!
Yes, of course you can count on my continued prayers – every day!!! Give that Big Brother Georgie a big hug from me???!!!
Love and blessings~
Congratulations!!! Oh, I'm so happy for you guys! You know that I will be praying! Remember, God's got it all under control…he sees the whole picture! Don't worry…trust HIM!
Prayers for you and your sweet baby, Margaret!
What a blessing. Know that you and your family will be in our prayers. Also, I know that things are a big tough for you guys right now, but know that God makes no mistakes and all will be the way it should be. May God continue to bless you and your wonderful family!
Katie
{hugs} and prayers.
You are in our prayers too. It makes me think of how our lives are full of excitement and frought with peril, in a good way. God certainly doesn't want things to get dull for you.
Praying, Praying, Praying!!! Thank you for letting us know so that we can join with you in prayer:)
I haven't read your blog in months and this is the post I happen on… Congratulations! Every blessing!
Elizabeth H.
Congratulations! Our homeschool group prays a continuous novena for pregnant mothers so you will be included!
God Bless
Congratulations! May God richly bless your family with this new life.
oh my. what joy!! I'm adding you and baby to my Sacred Heart novena this week! Praise God!
Congratulations Margaret and Family. Still praying and will add little one too! Many blessings! Cheri
Oh Margaret Congratulations!!!! Praying for all your family especially this wee little life.
Congratulations! Many prayers for you and yours.
Oh My Goodness!!!!!!! HOW EXCITING! SO SO SO SO SO happy for you!!!! Congratulations to your family! You'll be in our prayers! WOOHOO!!!
Kara in OK
Congratulations, Margaret! Prayers for peace!!
Congratulations and prayers!!!!
I am thrilled for you! Congratulations to your whole family on that new little one! How exciting! I will be praying for your wee-one and for a healthy, happy pregnancy. You are truly blessed, Margaret!
Ooohhh! Congratulations to you all! December is such a wonderful time for a new baby… Our last two arrived on Dec 16 and 19th! Praying for you, the baby, and your whole family!
Congratulations, Margaret! It totally made my day to see this! š Praying for you and your precious little one!
Deo gratis! So happy for you. God is so good. We have added you to our prayer list.
prayers and Lots of <3
xo.
Congratulations, I am Sooooooooooooo happy for you! ( and just a li'l bit jealous )Babies are such a huge blessing. Prayers on the way for baby, mama, and papa. Pax Christi
Congratulations! I haven't been here in awhile (or anywhere and every time I put you in my google reader it automatically drops this blog?). Last time I was here, you were thinking you might be pregnant but not sure (gosh it's been months). Anyway, I was glad to see this wonderful news and that I'm not too late on the wonderful news.
Over to google reader to see if I can't add your blog, once again.
Many blessings to you over the next 10 months! š
I'm late to this party, but CONGRATULATIONS!! More prayers for you!
Oh God bless you!! I am so happy for you and am reliving my own wonderful blessings.
Wonderful news sweet Mags, always in my prayers š So Exciting!!
Congratulations! So happy for you.
Congratulations to YOU, Michelle! You're the 100th comment and the proud winner of…
Huh. I guess I don't have a prize lined up.
How about I say extra prayers for you? š
Well, there's a little shock in the middle of the night š Sooo happy to hear your news, Margaret! Godspeed on this newest journey! (((hugs)))
Congratulations dear Margaret! Deo Gratias!!! He is so very generous! I am exceedingly happy for you! Deo Gratias! Deo Gratias!
Congratulations!!
I cried…oh how I cried…tears of joy. I am SO happy for you!
Father Anderl "spilled the beans" and told me. He's praying! Congratulations, dearheart – God's Plan is just so amazing! Prayers and hugs; hope to see you at the HS Conference this year!
Congratulations!!! Praying. Lois in Indy
Congratulations!!!! Looks like you and I are going to be pregnancy buddies once again. I got two lines on Saturday. You'll be in my prayers, dear Margaret.
Congratulations!!! You can be assured of my prayers!
Very belated congratulations!!!!