This post will be short and sweet. We are just absolutely overjoyed to announce that we are expecting our fourth child! I’ve known for a few weeks, and just can’t keep it a secret any longer. We wanted to wait until our visit to Midland this last week to tell family, and if you’ve run into me since then, I have most likely not-so-subtly worked it into conversation. I’m due in mid August, right around my 31st birthday. The kids are very excited, and we can’t wait to see the adventures God has for this special one.

Statistically, we only have a 3% chance of having another heart baby—But, I mean, we only had a 1% chance with Sunley so statistics have pretty much been ruined for us! I wouldn’t say I’m worried about health issues, but I would describe myself as cautiously excited. My eyes have been opened to not only the heart world, but the incredible amount of things that can happen to a baby. Fortunately, my eyes have also been opened to the incredible power of prayer, the encouragement of the church, and the immeasurable work that God can do with any child, healthy or not. We are expecting a completely healthy baby, but we will gladly accept any extra adventures that may come. This family can do hard things, thanks to all of your prayers and your words of encouragement. We were hoping for a fourth baby AFTER Sunley’s next surgery, but I’m so happy with the timing that God had for this child. Sunley will be almost 2 and a half, and hopefully won’t be needing surgery for at least another year. Whatever the timing and whatever the road we are given, we are ready to go with happy hearts. Thank you in advance for your prayers over this new little life!