Before you read on, my sweet Man said that I needed to explain this for those of you that don't know what I'm doing here. There is a little thing on Saturday Night Live called the Weekend Update. And a few years ago (I don't think they do it anymore, don't know) they used to do this thing called, "Really?!" for news that was so crazy it needed to be poked fun at. So the following is suppose to be sort of funny in a realistic kinda way.
We're pregnant....again. The following is our first response to this news: REALLY?! Really, God?! After Robert's deployment gets moved up? After some of the most serious pregnancy prevention that Robert and I have ever practiced?! REALLY?! ONE MONTH before he leaves, God?! Really?! And the due date is December 22nd?! And we already have a child born on November 27th and December 4th!! Do we REALLY need another thrown into the mix during the holidays and birthdays?! REALLY?! Truly, must you excercise your all powerfulness against condoms?! REALLY?! The first time in my entire married life when I desperately DON'T want to get pregnant. After you convict me to do something that I have NEVER wanted to do, homeschool, you decide it's time to throw in another baby, 16 months after Deakin is born!? REALLY?! Really? That makes three babies within 29 months, Lord. Really? And most importantly, I JUST GOT DOWN INTO THE 140s!!!! REEEAAAALLLLLY?!?!?!? : ) That was our first reaction, along with some anxiety and shock and sadness over Robert not being at the birth of one of our children for the first time. Robert didn't want to leave anyway but now, knowing how needed he would be it makes it even harder. I recieved a good dose of peace pretty quickly. If the Lord has taught me one thing in parenting, it's that everything will just be a memory one day. And that children are not a hinderance in life. They enhance life. The Lord uses our children to sanctify us! He uses them to show us a glimpse of heaven and to teach us how HORRIBLE we are and how lacking we are and how much we NEED God! And don't say, "If anyone can do it....you can, Lindsey!" Because, no. I can't do this. I want to do it! I'm excited and feel blessed that a new baby is coming, even though I feel ill eqiuped for it. But I can't do this. Only by God's grace can anybody do this without ruining their children forever! God can do this. And I can do all things through HIM who strengthens me!! Now I feel all revved up and ready to sing praises and dance around! His grace is sufficient. Everyone is allowed to have an opinion. Please keep in mind that this is a very difficult time for Robert and I. That raising 5 children is not easy and requires constant prayer and repentance and clinging to the Lord. It requires continually choosing to be happy in a life of service. If you have negative opinions, that is fine. But don't share them with us. We are concentrating on praising God and serving Him and have no time for negativity. Thank you!
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farrow
4/25/2012 01:12:01 am
Congrats!!! I think you were meant for this job!
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Charnika
4/25/2012 04:08:36 am
Well congratulations momma!!! Your hands will be full, but full of good things.
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della
4/25/2012 08:00:43 am
Congratulations Coffman crew!
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Melissa
4/25/2012 10:08:06 am
God's grace IS sufficient. He WILL see you through. Congratulations!!
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Andrea Darby
4/25/2012 11:29:44 am
Sweet girl, I'm smiling, and scratching my head along w you. Huggin your neck & prayin u up real good. Love u & all of yours. Xoxo... The doors always open, & phone line is always free if ya need to chat, cry, laugh, yell or be prayed over. Xoxo.
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Dana & Brent
4/25/2012 08:42:24 pm
First of all, we are happy for you and Robert! This is a blessing ~ Second of all, Brent & I love that SNL skit and you used it perfectly to express your situation! :) We miss you guys and we wish we were there to help, support, and rejoice with you!
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Nicole
4/26/2012 12:59:23 am
Wow.. Just when we get comfortable, He decides to challenge us again. My heart aches and smiles for you! I know that anxiety and sadness we felt at the thought of lance being gone for Christian's birth. So I can't imagine the sadness of KNOWING you'll be apart. I'll be praying for you! You're right, God will get you through!
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