Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Let Us Tell You a Story......

Once upon a time there was this boy and this girl. Eventually they were destined to be together, but it was only God who knew when and where that would take place. Finally, after 20 long years for the girl and 22 for the boy, their paths crossed in the college group at a tiny little church in Black Forest, Colorado. Shortly thereafter, they began dating and fell blissfully in love. Eventually, the boy proposed to the girl high atop a ski run in Vail, Colorado called “Cloud 9” and they were married 4.5 months later. A little over 2 years into their marriage, something very strange happened to the girl. Something she never thought would happen..... something she never even really wanted to happen. It was called “baby fever.” So after many, many months of thought and prayer, they decided to be free from “the pill” and see what God had in store for them in regards to expanding their family. Then one day, they got the signal…… a “positive” signal.....

That’s right folks, WE’RE HAVING A BABY!!! We took a pregnancy test on April 27th, and confirmed it’s “positiveness” with blood work and an ultrasound on May 11th. At this point, it looks like Jen is about 14 ½ weeks along with the due date being around December 31st/January 1st. We couldn’t be more thrilled and we can’t stop talking about how much more fun our lives and our future is going to be. We are so thankful to be blessed with this awesome little gift from the Lord and to be trusted enough to raise one of God’s children. The miracle of life is so amazing and we can’t wait to share our pictures and stories along the way. Continue to pray for us as we embark on a new adventure that is so totally new (and a little intimidating!) to us and that God would faithfully prepare our hearts and minds during the next 6 months!




Proud parents!! =)




Baby's first good picture.



Keeping a secret..... =)



The proud GrandMum




14.5 weeks along and not much to show for it. ;)




Ephesians 3:20& 21 – Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory…… for ever and ever!

15 comments:

Susan Mangum said...

YAY!! YAY!! Your Albuquerque family is so excited to share in your joy!! Thanks for entrusting us with such a fun, amazing secret!!

We can hardly wait for Baby Fulkerson to arrive...and I get to be GrandMum!! YAY!! :)

Maisie said...

Congrats Jen! Your life will never be the same...in a good way =)

Erynn O'Brien said...

YAY!!!! I can't wait! So, so, SO exciting!!!

I had to go look up a picture of a 14 week-old baby - your little jelly bean has fingers! And little expressions already!!! And they have hair! SO COOL!

Love you guys lots and lots!

P.S. All-time, favoritest picture of the two of us! :)

Bender Family said...

Praise the Lord!!!! I love HIS perfect timing and provision on our lives. I am so so so happy!!!!

Emily Shoup said...

Hurray! Here comes the biggest change in your life....mostly good, nay, great :) Congratulations!!!!

Jess said...

I'm so excited for you guys - I don't think I even knew you were 'trying' as it were lol I hope you have an easy pregnancy - sounds like it's been pretty smooth thus far!

Anonymous said...

oh my gosh!!!!! You have been holding out on us Jen...how exciting for you both. :)

I love the little story of how Greg proposed and all that. You look great and I can't wait to read more about your journey. Are you guys going to find out the sex?

Amy Stroup said...

So excited for you guys!
What a great story and such a huge blessing to you both.
You look really great!

Mom Walker said...

I'm so glad it's not a secret anymore! I was about to bust!!! We are going to have SO much fun. "Papa" and I can hardly wait! I hope and pray that this child is as much of a blessing to YOU two as You were (and are) to ME! I LOVE YOU--ALL THREE OF YOU!

Moosecoke said...

There just aren't enough words!!!! Beyond happy for you both and am so thankful with you and for you. I can't wait to tell your little one about Jesus along with you.

Love you!

Mom and Dad Fulkerson said...

What a wonderful surprise we received Monday night finding out that you are expecting a baby! We are so happy for you and for us…our first grandchild!! A baby is a miracle and one of God’s most wonderful blessings. We are so excited about welcoming this new little person into our family. We’ve been told that being grandparents is one of the sweetest joys in life. We can hardly wait!!

Congratulations!! We Love you.

Kristan L. King said...

Ummm, can I just say I suspected it in May because of some vague FB comments--but I wasn't going to ask & pry into your personal business just to satisfy my curiosity!! Over the past few weeks,especially with VBS, I assumed you weren't because you weren't showing. Congrats--you'll make awesome parents & God will continue to bless your family.

dad kelly said...

I am such a PROUD Papa!!!

Jim And Sherri Prater said...

WOW! I am feeling old. A Great Uncle??? Sherri and I are so Happy for you. We have an awesome God. I pray his blessing over both of you and your future family. Congrats!!!!
Jim and Sherri

Clare said...

I know I am late with my "congratulations" but since we have been out of town it took me a while. Maybe a Christmas baby? :)