Merry Christmas!

During the Christmas season, especially the past two years, I have found a natural connection with the Virgin Mary. I see myself with my son and I think of Mary and her son. And as I reflect on Christmas and what it means, I can’t help but ask myself, “How did Mary do it?”

How did she accept the news that she was going to give birth to the Son of God? What was she feeling as she fled to Egypt? Did she know what was to occur? Was she ready for it? Did she think she would be a good mother?

One word can answer all of these questions: grace.

She completely put her trust in God. Mary is a great example of perfect faith and joy for us, especially during the holiday season. Mary reminds us to renew, and always be ready for His coming. This is the best time of year to open our hearts and thank God for all the good he has provided in our lives already.

And he has provided so much good! We were so blessed to spend some time in Omaha (where my husband is from), as well as Kalamazoo (where my family lives now). It was so good being surrounded by so many loving and helping hands.   There is nothing better than watching grandparents, aunts, and uncles hold, play with, and look after your child. It brings me so much joy to know how loved William already is at 8 months!

We absolutely LOVED spending time with family and celebrating our saviors birth, but there is nothing better than a quiet night home with our growing family of FOUR!

**Yes, we are expecting another little babe, July 2016, and are over the moon with excitement! (P.S. I’m super pumped to blog about pregnancy round 2).

Give grace, give thanks and rejoice!