We closed on our old house, but couldn’t close on the new one as anticipated, so were itinerant for over a week. It was a great adventure and we were so blessed to be able to stay with sweet friends. Getting to connect with them was actually a huge blessing for us, so we’re thankful for our stint of homelessness. We moved in and commenced renovating. We’ve replaced most of the flooring, painted most of the interior, redone a powder room, and cleared a pretty overgrown backyard where we uncovered a beautiful, fruitful lemon tree. We LOVE our new house. It really is starting to feel like home.
I’m 32 weeks pregnant today and for 32 weeks pregnant, I feel great. I’m tired and puffy and achy, but that’s what I signed up for, so I can’t complain (except to Mario). Sweet baby Arredondo has continued to grow right on track. There is nothing anatomically wrong with her that is visible on ultrasound, despite all of the dire predictions we had from numerous physicians and other specialists in the beginning. We continue to be amazed at what God is doing in her life and in ours. Both our high risk and our regular OB have told us repeatedly that we can’t know if she will have any lasting problems until we deliver, so we do still need your prayers. Specifically, could you please pray:1. About the cord insertion issue that poses risk to both the baby and me.
2. That I don’t develop preeclampsia like I did with Avery.
3. That God will continue to heal this baby of any remaining infirmities.
4. That God will continue to give us peace and allow us to be joyful in this time.
5. That we will not go into labor or have any complications during the last week in October, when BOTH of my doctors will be out of the country at the same time.
Finally, she does have a name. This little miracle girl, who is so, so precious to us, is named Lillian Joy Arredondo. Lily has brought us so much joy already, that we have no doubt she will be one of the greatest joys in our life for all our years ahead. Just think of the testimony Lily already has before her birth! God delivered her from survival odds of 1 in 3000, healed her body of serious malformations, drew together a community of friends and family in prayer and support, and showed so many people what a powerful, merciful, mighty God He is. With less than two months until we meet Lily, we will continue to wait in prayer and in joyful anticipation of all God has in store. I take so much comfort in knowing that you, who are reading this, are waiting with us and lifting us up in prayer. Thank you. 