We're approaching Adam's 1 month milestone, and he continues to do well. The challenges have been mostly confined to the rest of us. Pete and I have been wanting to introduce the bottle to him so that when the need arises he will take it. I've been really struggling to establish a supply of extra milk this last week--further complicated by his growth spurt and wanting to feed every two hours some days and then Natalia and I catching nasty colds last Friday. Though Adam's nursing schedule has returned to a more manageable pace, Natalia and I continue to struggle to regain our health.
Please pray for us.
I know that in the grand scheme of things, it IS just a couple of colds, but when you combine it with the physical demands of breastfeeding, trying to protect and care for a newborn, and patiently handle a toddler who is beginning to react to having a sibling around...it's been really hard.
I was encouraged though this morning as I read Spurgeon's MORNING AND EVENING reference to Peter's desperate cry, "Lord, save me!" as he began to sink into the water.
Spurgeon reminds us that sinking times are praying times with God's children and that short prayers are long enough. Our sense of need for Him is more important than our verbiage, and just as the animals hurry to find protection from the storm, we should hurry to the mercy seat, pray, and find our security in Christ. Our situation may change little, but the strong arm of Jesus will hold us firmly in His grasp.
Hold me up, Lord...that's my prayer this morning.
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Lord, my prayer for my cousin echoes hers... hold her up. Strengthen her for each moment.
Krista, Hannah keeps asking about baby "Abalum"... interesting way to say Adam:-).
May you experience his strength for today!
Dana
Krista, I am praying for grace to walk through this time of trial. Praying also for perspective and joy!
Seriously, though...if the Steeler's beat us on Sunday, I will probably never talk to you (or any PA football fan) again! ha. Because I am convinced that the games were rigged against us.
Krista, I am praying for you! I find myself in the same place many days, and I don't even have a toddler to contend with, just a newborn! Praying for grace and strength for you all.
hang in there friend! God is with you, and will sustain you! I will also pray that Adam will remain protected from your cold. It's no fun having a newborn who is sick!
This is but for a season...even though it feels like an eternity when you are in it. I REALLY do not do well with colds, so I can feel your pain. Prayin' for you!
I'll be praying for you. I understand your prayer and feelings of being overwhelmed. I'll pray the Lord's peace on you.
I'm sorry things feel so rough right now for you I do hope and pray that your cold will clear up soon so you feel more able to meet the needs of your little ones.
Praying for strength and much grace for you as you struggle to get a healthy household again! I can totally relate to the challenges of having two little ones who demand your attention, especially when one's not feeling well.
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