We are having a baby!

It has been far too long since I have blogged! A whole lot has happened in the last year.  I'm currently 40 weeks and 1 day pregnant, so I think now is as good a time as ever to do a little documenting on the blog. After all, this is my last chance before our little one arrives! :)

Long story short, the Lord has been incredibly gracious to me and Gray. On August 9, 2015, in the midst of feeling confused and saddened from more failed fertility treatments, we found out that we were pregnant! Despite the reality of our situation and statistics weighing against us, we conceived naturally without the help of fertility treatments. We couldn't believe it! Just typing this brings tears to my eyes and leads me to worship! We serve a good, good Father! (Shout-out to Chris Tomlin.) For the last two years I've struggled with feeling like God had forgotten me and that he didn't really care. This blessing is a reminder that his gifts are not dependent upon our faithfulness but on HIS faithfulness. I'm so thankful for that truth!!

We've had a few scares along the way during this pregnancy, but time and time again, God intervened and all issues were resolved. We are expecting a perfectly healthy baby girl!

I just know when I meet our little Charlotte Rose and hold her in my arms for the very first time I am holding a miracle and will be constantly reminded of God's goodness and faithfulness. He still performs miracles and is intimately involved in the lives of his children. Praise the Lord!

I'll write more at some point in the near future, but for now, you'll have to excuse me while I go get dressed and put my bags in the car because we are about to go HAVE A BABY!!!!!!!

 with love,
The Gardners