a little piece of heaven

Today Jack Joseph Alberts was born. He was 8 pounds, 7.6 ounces and 19.5 inches long. He's adorable...seriously! Mom and dad are doing well and daddy was even brave enough to watch baby Jack being delivered during the c-section. He said it was both weird and amazing to watch. They were definitely surrounded by love as family and close friends came to the hospital to meet (and hold) baby Jack for the very first time. I think I only heard him cry once in the whole time that I was up there and he loves to suck his thumb...it's sooo cute!!! The hospital room is very small, which is unfortunate since Adam and Christa are so very popular, but the staff were really considerate and brought as many chairs as they could find to the room for people to sit in...it still wasn't enough, so we also took shifts in the waiting room. I really do think that babies are a little piece of heaven. I remember feeling that way about Emma, too, it's for sure a time that I felt God's presence in an amazing way. Maybe it's because you truly have to marvel at the miracle of this little human being that was in someone's belly just a little bit ago and is now on the outside, and perfect in everyway. Maybe it's because God reveals Himself in those moments...or maybe it's because babies really do bring a bit of heaven to us. I'm so glad that everyone is happy and healthy and that Jack's finally here!!! The only thing missing was Julie....

Disposable?

We live in a disposable society. Everything, from the cleaning wipes for the bathroom to shoes you got on sale for 5 bucks and are only going to wear for a season to relationships. Friendships, marriages, whatever....having problems? Can't get along? Didn't realize that you're just not compatible? No problem....just toss it aside. Remember when things used to actually have meaning? Remember when forever meant forever? Remember when people kept their promises? Remember when people had disagreements, but at the end of the day still knew that they loved each other and had faith enough in each other to continue their relationship? To give their love another chance? To know that love is love even when you don't "feel" it? To know that it's more than a feeling, it's actually an action? It breaks my heart to see so many couples who make it to the "it's too hard" stage and give up. Or when one gives up and the other person is left there holding onto...well, in the end they're holding on to nothing. Nobody promises marriage or relationships or any sort of dealing with people will be easy, but when you make a commitment to someone it should mean something...otherwise, why are you doing it to begin with? I pray for people that will be an example to this generation of a family that stays together no matter what. That shows that even though it's not always easy, and there will be rough times, it IS possible to have a Godly, loving marriage where both people are loved and respected by each other. God, rebuild your family. Restore your children to a place where we can build each other up and support each other. Help us to honor one another and to realize that friendships, families, marriages....none of these things are disposable, but so very important.

going public...

Okay...so I won't guarantee how often I'll update this, but I'm going public :) I'll try to post more often than not and may cheat by posting things from an old, old blog of mine....sooooooo...
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