that is my child.
the one you've been praying for over the last week.
we went back to the doctor for an ultrasound yesterday.
thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump...
they found a heartbeat!
it's still early, but all indications are that we have a very healthy pregnancy.
kristi is feeling great and no longer showing signs of complications.
your prayers and encouragement have been overwhelming.
we will never be able to thank you enough.
you have no idea what it means to us.
what it means to our baby.
each one of you has already played a role in my child's story.
one day... he/she will thank you.
we serve an amazing God. praise to the father who breathes life!
for you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. i praise you, for i am fearfully and wonderfully made. wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. my frame was not hidden from you, when i was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. how precious to me are your thoughts, o God! how vast is the sum of them! if i would count them, they are more than the sand. i awake, and i am still with you.
psalm 139: 13-18 (esv)
Awesome!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!
Posted by: Wesley | January 31, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Jake, I too had bleeding at about 7 weeks and Brooklyn, my beautiful daughter, was born 11 years ago. I'm so happy for you guys. It is hard to go through that but boy, does it stretch your faith.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey.
Posted by: Tina Harkey | January 31, 2009 at 08:57 PM
Soooo thankful for this GREAT news! Go, God! I just love the first ultrasound pictures. How does God DO that? What an amazing Creator! Praying for your growing family!
Posted by: Julie Ross | January 31, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Love you guys and that little baby! As usual I'm the girl that just cried at the picture of your ultrasound. So glad to have you guys as friends and that God is blessing you guys with another little one!
Posted by: Sarah Canterbury | January 31, 2009 at 10:20 PM
yes, yes, yes! it's so great to see that picture and read those words, "life." well said, bro.
glory to God!
Posted by: jay hardwick | January 31, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Jake, congratulations man! This has got to feel like an AMAZING affirmation of your faith, the faith of your friends & family, and God's faithfulness. So excited for you guys, the journey that lies ahead, and the story you'll be able to tell your child one day. Praise God!!
Posted by: Joe Wiggleston | January 31, 2009 at 11:54 PM
that is so awesome man! God has amazing things in store for your family!
Posted by: brian miller | February 01, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Thats great to hear. And thats an awesome verse from an awesome God.
Posted by: Stanley Zea | February 01, 2009 at 12:24 AM
God is so good...i love you guys, soooo much.
Posted by: Heather | February 01, 2009 at 02:10 PM
:) God's pretty incredible. Congratulations! Still praying for all of you!
Posted by: Shannon Royal | February 01, 2009 at 04:57 PM
Jake, I will give you $100 if you name your baby robshep.com. You can keep the midle and last name. Think about it. I may come up with $200 if that helps in your decision.
All joking aside...Monica and I are excited for you guys.
Posted by: Rob Shepherd | February 02, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Whoo hoo!! Yea God!!! So excited for all of you! Give my love to Kristi & Logan!
And feel better soon...bronchitis really stinks...
Posted by: Helen | February 02, 2009 at 07:44 PM
wesley, tina, julie, sarah, jay, joe, brian, stanley, heather, shannon, rob, helen... thank you all so much! you guys are awesome!
and rob... dude... it'll take a little more than $100. give me a serious offer, though and i'll consider it... =)
Posted by: jake | February 03, 2009 at 10:20 AM
So so happy for yall!!! So thankful for the wonderful news!
Posted by: Kristin | February 03, 2009 at 02:23 PM