a beating heart

I, thanks to the mavel of technology, got to see our new grandchild this morning and I have been humbled before the majesty of the work of our God.

Amanda is seven weeks and one day along. She got rave reviews from all of the blood tests and was told that she should have a completely normal pregnancy. She had gained one pound. She is glowing and happy and we thank God for this good news.

The baby is less than half an inch in size but has a heart that is beating one hundred and forty times a minute. By the end of next week she (hoping) will have a perfectly formed head as well as arms and legs. I watched her on the screen in amazement.

As many of you know, Amanda was extremely sick during both of her previous pregnancies. Some of you have been anxious to hear that she is entering into another one. We believe that it is God and He alone who opens the womb (Psalm 139) in His will and His timing.

Those of us who are called according to His purpose know that this new life was planned by God before the foundations of the earth were set. There are no accidents with Him.

We all rejoice with Mark and Amanda, Jake and Eli as they prepare for the arrival of this precious gift of God.

for blessing too many to count....for love too immense to comprehend, we thank you Lord Jesus!