Monday, January 28, 2008

Major Nitty.Gritty. surprise.

It has come as a total surprise to Chip and me, just this past week- in the midst of the stress of aiding in Wyndham's slow recovery and the questions and concerns we still have regarding her health- the surprise being a positive pregnancy test.

Yes. It is unexpected.
Yes. It makes our heads spin.

But it also keeps us humble and we know that God is in control and has plans and purposes for everything in our lives. Even when the ways and the timing seem to be a bit crazy. We are praying for a healthy, 'normal', single-birth pregnancy. =)
Didn't I just blog about how we don't know what life holds for us and that sometimes when we are 'in the valleys' that God is just preparing to give us a "mountaintop experience"?! I guess I had no idea how prophetic my words would become- just a week later.
I have a feeling that I will be adding a few new topics to the sidebar as a result of this latest life development. Including 'sleepless nights' and 'more baby pics'. I hope you're up for it! =)
I couldn't resist!
Oh yes. Life is full of twists and turns.
The timing may be unexpected...but we couldn't feel more blessed!

150 comments:

  1. Jody, let me be the first wish you well and to tell you how happy I am to know you through this blog....the Lord is so good and you are a blessing to me...looking forward to many wonderful times going through this with you...

    ~blessings~

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  2. OMG!!!!
    Such beautiful news and such a blessing. looking forward to your sidebar additions. i hope you daughter is feeling a little more stronger everyday. i'll keep thinking of you in my prayers.

    @ SIS "alohi"

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  3. a baby nitty.gritty :) I am so excited for you. This is wonderful news. You are an amazing mom and this baby is going to be loved BEYOND belief. We can't wait to watch you & your family "grow".

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  4. WOW, sooooo jealous!! Congrats to you all, and happy pregnancy!

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  5. Wow! Congratulations to all of you! We will be praying for a healthy "uneventful" pregnancy (as well as Wyndham's health). Can't wait for updates... :)

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  6. Congrats to you!!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting and unexpected =). Hoping and praying for an easy pregnancy.

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  7. guess those sippy cups you were talking about a few weeks ago won't be disappearing anytime soon :)

    CONGRATS!

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  8. Wow! Congrats! What a great God we have!

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  9. oh yea! I am ridiculously excited (seeing as how i have never actually met you!) =0)

    CONGTATULATIONS!

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  10. Wow, congratulations.
    I found your blog through a comment you left on Sheye's blog and love the way you write and the uplifting thoughts you share even in the midst of trials.

    I hope your pregnancy goes easy while you're dealing with Wyndham's health issues.

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  11. Congratulations, Jody!! What exciting (and surprising/shocking) news! You never know what the big guy upstairs has in store for you!!

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  12. sooo cute...its all owlish and stuff!!! awwwww :D
    This is going to be SO MUCH FUN jody!!
    hugs
    Adrienne

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  13. Prayers, blessings, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is sooo exciting for you!!! :)

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  14. Again, I am thrilled for you and inspired by your optimism as you celebrate this new part of your journey!

    Blessings,
    Nicole

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  15. Congrats!!!! That is such exciting news!!!! So happy for you and the family!!!

    Love the owl baby stuff!!!

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  16. Awwwwwww!!!! :) :) Congrats, Jody!! I am wishing you all the best with this new blessed baby!

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  17. Congratulations times a billion!!!!! God sure knows what He is doing :) Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

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  18. Beautiful news for a beautiful family. God bless.

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  19. What a true blessing you have been given!! If anyone deserves this, it is you!!

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  20. Congratulations!!!! Such exciting news! And, hope your daughter is feeling better.

    Congrats!! :)

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  21. Congrats! God always has a plan! Such a blessing. :)

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  22. WOW! Congrats! What a fun time for you and your family.

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  23. What! Congrats!

    I seem to remember you blogging about how an event happens and things will never be the same.

    What a wonderful life changing event!

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  24. Congrats! I am so happy for your family!

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  25. congratulations! we, too, had a surprise a few weeks ago, and are expecting #5 (well, 1 is in heaven, so technically, #6). what a blessing these little ones are...will be checking in lots for updates! :)

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  26. Congratulations, Jody! God is good, and we continue to pray for you...all 7 of you! :-) Love ya ~

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  27. Oh.my.gosh. CONGRATS! Blessings to you and your family. :)

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  28. WOW!!! Congratulations!!!!! :)

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  29. Congratulations Jody!!!!!
    Hope everything goes smoothly through the pregnancy and you get plenty of rest :)

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  30. Congrats Ferlaak Family!

    What a blessing!

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  31. oh my oh my! what wonderful news! many blessings to you and your family.
    mel

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  32. OMG!!! Congratulations!!!! That's fantastic news!!! I am sooo happy for you and your family......can't wait to see your newest additions first pics! Here's to a happy, healthy pregnancy! (imagine clinking of glasses now...lol)

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  33. WOOHOO!!! That is wonderful. Congratulations to you. :) Big, big hugs to you!! God knows what he is doing and has perfect timing. We just may not understand it!

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  34. What an amazing blessing! Your family is an inspiration and I pray that, in the midst of all the tough times, that you'll be able to savor and enjoy this surprise! Congratulations!

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  35. How exciting! Congrats to you and your family!

    Linda in KY

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  36. Congratulations!!! I'll be praying for a lovely, uneventful pregnancy and birth!

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  37. congrats congrats congrats!!!!!

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  38. whoo hoo!! Congrats!!!!

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  39. Amazing news! Congratulations, and I wish you all the best!

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  40. Really awesome news--congratulations!

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  41. Congratulations! This is just another manifestation of the love between you and your husband and God's love to you...Hope you are feeling well....

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  42. Congratulations!!!!!!! What wonderful, happy, surprising news!

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  43. Praise Jesus! God is so good and what a wonderful blessing of a gift He's giving you and your family!!!

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  44. that is soo special. so happy for you. there definitely is a reason for another child being brought here and its you...

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  45. congrats, that is so exciting.
    love the littel owl, he is adorable.

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  46. congrats, jodi! how exciting!

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  47. woot! * happy dance*!!!
    God totally rocks! I'm so happy for you and your family!!!! I'm praying you get a single birth too :) love that part- you are too funny!
    Blessings to you
    {Debee}
    your SIS

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  48. The world will be a better place with one more Nitty Gritty baby! Congratulations on the awesome news!

    I pray that Wyndham is getting stronger and healthier each day. She is so lucky to have such incredible parents.

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  49. Congrats Jody! That is truly wonderful news. Still praying for Wyndham as well.

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  50. OMG!!! Congrats Jody!!!

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  51. hi jody!
    omgoodness, congratulations! sending prayers up for a safe, healthy pregnancy!!!
    blessings,
    erin

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  52. Huuuuge congrats!!!! :)

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  53. What a joy and a blessing Jody, I want to wish you all the best during this pregnancy and a painless(as far as that is possible :) delivery. God works in misterious ways :)

    corinnexxx

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  54. Congratulations!So happy for you.I'll pray for you all.

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  55. Congratulations Jody! That is such wonderful news!

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  56. Congratulations to you and Chip, Jody! What wonderful news.
    Take care & God Bless,
    Katie

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  57. Think blue!!

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  58. HOW Lovely!!!
    God is good. Blessings to your little child and blessings to your family.

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  59. Congratulations!! What a nice family this new baby will be blessed with!!
    I hope Wyndham is getting better each day. Your family remains in my prayers!!

    Katy Vallie
    Muskegon

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  60. Wow! Congratulations! God works in mysterious ways!

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  61. Amazing and so exciting!!! Congratulations!! I'm 9 weeks today with my first and so excited! I pray for a healthy and safe pregnancy for you!!!!
    Christy :O)

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  62. What a wonderful surprise Jody! Congratulations to all of you, and keep feeling better Wyndham!

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  63. Oh how WONDERFUL! I'm so excited for you! I'll bet the kids are just going to bust wide open with excitement too. Here's to a normal, wonderfully kicking and hiccupping pregnancy!

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  64. Oh, how WONDERFUL!!! Congratulations you guys!!! What a fantastic blessing!

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  65. Holy Moly! That is so exciting! How far a long are you exactly!? When will you tell the kids. This is great news!

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  66. Wow!!! Your family is a wonderful example of how God continues to bless those who are faithful. I pray for an uneventful pregnancy and a healthy little bundly of nitty.gritty!!!

    God Bless!!!
    Kim V
    www.singmehome.wordpress.com

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  67. That's great news! Love your blog! My best to Wyndham.

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  68. Congratulations on your good news. I pray you'll have a smooth pregnancy and a healthy baby.Yes, just one baby:)

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  69. Awww, I am so excited for you guys!! I read your blog often, but never comment. But this time I have to say CONGRATS!! God is truly amazing!! What a blessing!

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  70. Oh Jody, congratulations! I am so happy for you all. What a blessing.

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  71. Congratulations to you and Chip and best wishes for your growing family! :)

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  72. Congratulations Chip, Jody and family! What a blessing!
    I will continue to pray for you!
    Angie

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  73. OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!
    Can't believe your news. Are you still in shock?
    Just wanted you to know that I've been praying for you and Wyndham and I'll add new baby to my prayers. You continue to be an inspiration, Lady. Hang in there.

    Congratulations, Momma.
    Blessings to you from Gaylord,
    Tami K.

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  74. Congrats Chip and Jody and the entire Ferlaak family. I love hearing baby news.

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  75. Congratulations! May God Bless you and your precious family! I love reading your blog. You are one amazing person. God is Good!

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  76. Congrats and many many blessings to you and your family!

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  77. Congratulations!! WOW, I wasn't expecting that news when I tuned in today.

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  78. Congratulations....lots of love and prayers.

    Laura

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  79. Holy Cow!!! Congratulations!!! How exciting!!! when are you due? you definitely keep it interesting for your blog readers! :) Hope Wyndham is turning the corner in her recovery!
    blessing to you, your family and the little one on board!

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  80. You are an inspiration to everyone who reads your blog! Congrats on your pregnancy! What exciting news!!!

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  81. Congratulations! What a blessing!!

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  82. Oh my goodness - Congrats!! I have goosebumps. That is amazing for you guys! Cannot wait to continue to read about all the new journeys that come your way!

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  83. WOW - come on, - dish!!! Due date?
    This must have added to your overall fatigue w/ Wyndam, dont you think? God is in control, no doubt :) WOW - please keep us updated!

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  84. Congratulations!! What a great blessing to your family!

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  85. That is wonderful news! Best of luck to you and Chip. I pray that Wyndham is feeling much better and you don't get too worn down. Don't forget to take care of you!

    Congratulations =)

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  86. Congrats!!!! Praying for you!!!

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  87. how wonderful! congratulations!!!!!

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  88. Congratulations and Good luck! I enjoy reading your stories of the "nitty gritty" and it will be fun to follow you on this new journey. I hope your daughter is feling better. Prayers to you and your family.

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  89. Congratulations! I am so glad you have some joyous news. The rest of the family will be in my thoughts and prayers!

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  90. Congratulations!!! God blessed you with another miracle because he sees how well you take care of all your children! This baby will fit right in - there is always room for one more! I love the little "night owl" set so i went to the website - loved it! Thanks for sharing it with us. By the way, if we ever wanted to send something to you, where would we send it? Much love, Susan in WV

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  91. Congratulations!! I know you are feeling so excited and blessed. I hope Wyndham is feeling better soon. Take care!

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  92. WOW!!! Congrats to you, but more so I am excited for your new little one on the way ... how blessed is this child that gets to be a part of your family, faith and love. Happy for all of you!

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  93. "By the way, if we ever wanted to send something to you, where would we send it? " Caution Jody. I had a feeling this would happen after I read your post. While everyone is really happy for you, you open yourself up to being "showered" with gifts from anonymous people after also posting what is on your baby "wish list". No negative intent here. But unless it is your intent to be the recipient of these "gifts", I might have put a caveat in there of some kind. Just a thought. Kind of like those invitations that say "Your presence is gift enough"......

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  94. That is amazing news Jody! I'm so happy for your family and you! Can't wait to see those new sidebar topics ;)

    My thoughts are still going out to Wyndham as well!

    *hugs*
    Gillian

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  95. HOW AWESOME!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!
    Bring on the pictures!!!! Ü ♥♥♥

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  96. OH WOW...WHAT GREAT NEWS!!!
    So very excited for you!!
    What a blessing!
    xo

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  97. YEAH!!!!!! I get to be a new auntie twice this year! haha...well, maybe not *new*... :) How exciting!!!! So many lovely things this year holds in store.

    Many hugs and kisses!!!
    Melissa
    (your sis)
    :)

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  98. congrats! I am so excited to hear this amazing news!

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  99. Congratulations! How exciting.

    Julia

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  100. OMG ! WOW ! How exciting !
    Congratulations to you Jody...as well as Chip and all your kiddies !

    Am curious how you are doing w/ your heart...did you get results from wearing the monitor ?
    Have been praying for you.

    How is Wyndham ? Have been praying for her, as well.

    Sincerely,
    Jackie Carl
    Marion, IN

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  101. CONGRATULATIONS!
    How exciting to hear happy news in the midst of everything right now. Praying for health for everyone as you await this blessed new arrival. (and perhaps some prayers for plenty of rest as well?!)

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  102. Oh my gosh!!!! I follow your blog every day, and I'm so excited for you! I'm looking so forward to following your experiences with this new bundle of joy! I am continuing to pray for Wyndham's recovery. God bless and congratulations!
    Melissa H.
    touchofglory.wordpress.com

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  103. I am one of your readers fan. I can believe the courage your family has and how strong you are.
    I want to congrats you and your family for such a happy notice.
    I hope Wyndham is feeling better.
    Chao, Paola

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  104. oh my goodness, that is so exciting! congratulations!!!

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  105. Congrats!!! Just found your site again after having "lost" it for a few months!!!

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  106. Congratulations!
    Liz

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  107. Oh Jody, congratulations!!! Isn't it wonderful that God knows what we need so much more than we do!

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  108. Let me please add my congratulations!! How wonderful for you and your family! Babies are such a blessing!
    :)
    Rita

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  109. That is totally awesome news. Congrats to you all. I do hope Wyndham is feeling better.

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  110. Congratulations to you and your family! What a blessing to receive! Isn't God wonderful!

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  111. Oh, congratulations!
    Hugs and smiles and prayers to you all!

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  112. what a wonderful blessing! congratulations to you and your family...

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  113. God is definitely in control! Congratulations to you and your family. What a blessing. YAY God!

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  114. Such wonderful news..congratulations. Can't wait to keep reading all about your pregnancy and the baby.

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  115. Congrats to you and your family! What wonderful, fantastic news!!!!

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  116. I'm so happy for you. You don't know me at all. I told my husband last night, "Jodys pregnant!!" And he says "Who's Jody?" Reading your blog is like reading a wonderful novel, a very inspirational novel that is. Congratulations to you and your family! What a blessing.

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  117. Awwww... an itty bitty nitty gritty! Congrats! Well wishes to Wyndham.

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  118. Wow! Congratulations on this great blessing! I look forward to all new pregnancy and baby photos that will be making an appearance on here soon

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  119. OMG! what a wonderful blessing! baby nitty is on the way! congrats to you and your family Jody, I am so excited for you! My prayers go to your sweet daughter, I hope she is feeling better every minute!!

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  120. Congrats!!! Love you so much :)
    Andrea

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  121. WOW! I stopped in to check on the Ferlack family and almost fell out of my chair! Congratulations to both you and Chip (and the kiddos)! God is good.

    Hope Wyndham is on the upswing. Poor pumpkin! My heart aches for her, but know first hand what a fighter she is! :)

    Congrats again!
    Janna B.

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  122. WOW!!!!!! I'm blown away!

    CONGRATULATIONS JODY AND CHIP! And all the kids too!

    That's great news!

    So funny, as I waited for your page to load I saw the pic in the top left (the pregnancy test) and I squinted at it, and stared, and was like 'is that what I think it is?' before finally reading your post. Made me laugh.

    Best wishes with a smooth pregnancy.

    xx
    Claire
    (usually Wellington, NZ but currently in Amstelveen, The Netherlands)

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  123. OH MY GOODNESSS!!!!!!!!!
    JODDDDDDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    so so excited for you - and looking forward to reading all about the BIG changes and excitement in the coming months! hope wyndham is still on the road to recovery - sweet girl!!

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  124. Congratulations!! Some of the best things are "unexpected" !!!

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  125. I read your blog everyday but this is only my second time to comment.
    I just had to say, CONGRATULATIONS on the new baby coming. I will pray for an uneventful pregnancy and healthy baby.
    I feel like I know you even though we've never met.
    God be with you, Jody and your precious family.

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  126. Congratulations!! Your post reminded me of one of my favorite songs by Jars of Clay...the chorus says "I will sing of your mercy, that leads me through valleys of sorrow to rivers of joy." I always think of that song and those words when I feel like I can't handle what life it throwing at me. :)

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  127. Wow! What a Blessing for you guys AND for the mini-person who gets to join your family! Congratulations!

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  128. Congratulations to the whole Nitty Gritty family! You and Chip seem to be such wonderful parents and God knows that!

    I hope Wyndam tuns the corner very soon.

    hugs

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  129. Oh my goodness .... Jody, Congratulations!!!!! Unexpected, but what a blessing! Let me know if you want some baby pictures taken. I'd love to meet you and it would be my pleasure!!! :)

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  130. So happy for you - and what a lucky child to be chosen for such a special family as yours! Hope EVERYONE is feeling well!!!

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  131. that's awesome!!!! congrats!

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  132. Oh my goodness! A girl can sure miss a whole lot in two days... congratulations Jody!

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  133. Congrats!! How exciting!!

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  134. Congratulations! I am praying for a healthy pregnancy for you. Proof that God works in mysterious ways...

    ~Stephanie

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  135. Congratulations Jody!!! WOW!!! What a huge surprise!!

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  136. How exciting! Congratulations to you and your family :)

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  137. Oh I'm so late with this but I didn't know!! I'm so excited for you, what wonderful wonderful news.
    xxxx

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  138. oh my gosh!!
    how did i miss this???
    wonderful news. a true gift from above.
    congratulations!!!!!!!!

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