Well, as the youngest child in the family - and as the caboose - it wouldn't be fair for any other sibling to take away my birthright! Thus, Pamela could not have the last grandchild (or the caboose of the grandchildren). So, I am announcing to all of my family at once that unless any of the rest of you jump aboard the baby train, I will be ending the legacy with the last grandchild.
Yes, that is correct. We are pregnant. Now I know that many of you, if not all of you might be shocked. Especially since Jason and I had told everyone that we were officially done having children with Emma. We felt that medically, it was the best move for our family. However, the Lord had other plans for us.
Back in March, after Jason got laid off from Everest Construction, we were left unemployed and searching for answers on how to survive. A few weeks later, after much fasting and prayer, we were priveleged to make it to the temple, where we continued our prayers and fasting for financial answers for our family. It was there, that Jason and I received a far different answer than what we were seeking. We both, separately, felt very strongly that there was someone missing in our family and shared our unique experiences in the temple. It was not the answer we had been seeking, obviously, because we were still without employment AND without any direction of where to go financially. But, we both received the same inspiration. Gratefully, we were able to sell our 4-wheeler and that provided us the income to get through two months, and Jason has landed a reliable, good-benefit job.
I am due mid-June. I wanted to share the news with all of you at once, so that none of you had to find out from any other source. We are excited and scared, but know that the Lord will provide a way for this to happen because we are trying to be obedient to what he has asked us to do. Though having another child right now seems the furthest from logical, considering our financial status. However, logic is man's process of thinking. We do not know what the Lord has planned for us, we just know that He has asked us to bring another spirit into this world, and we are trying to be obedient, so not to forfeit any blessings that might come our way.
We hope that you can all share our joy in this and welcome another neice, nephew, grandchild, and cousin. My family doctor up here is not able to deliver babies, so I am going to see if Doctor Augustus will still deliver the last Blacker grandbaby. We'll see.
We hope you all a great Thanksgiving. Ours was full of family, games, and fun. We hope that maybe some of you can come up next year, or perhaps we can come down. We hope to make it down in December before Christmas to see the family and to go to the temple. Unfortunately, Jason has to work the night of your Christmas Carolling Party, so we probably will not make that event, but wish that we could.
Becky, thank you so VERY much for all of the clothes for the girls and Tyler. I can't thank you enough for how much that helps us out. Megan is excited to get new things to wear, as well as Kimberly (because they are just about in the same size now). But they are really excited to have new shoes and new clothes to wear. THANKS A BUNCH! We are ever so grateful for your charity, love, and support. And little Tyler is equally as thankful. I hope that you are feeling better and that the Lord is blessing you with increased health and strength. (as you are in our prayers often)
Pam, thank you for your efforts in getting them delivered to Jody. That is greatly appreciated. I know that it takes time and gas to do that, and we are very grateful that you took the time to get it to her, so that she could get it to us.
I am so grateful for all of my siblings, although I do not tell you often enough. Family is what is most important in this life. I have realized that more being away from you guys than I did when I lived close. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you all have a merry, and simple Christmas. I hope that we can all find joy in our relationships and accept each other for our differences, and share our love unconditionally. May you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays. We love all of you!
P.S. Oh, and Mackenzie and Ashley. I didn't forget your birthdays - just a little slow! Hope both of you had a good birthday! :]
