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SCREAM WITH ME!!!

12/1/2014

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My dear readers, I have a miracle to share with you.

That's right, I said I've got a MIRACLE, and I've been dying to tell you all since my husband sat me down in September to share it with me.

John, my agnostic, no-more-babies-ever-again husband sat me down and said (completely of his own volition), "I want to have another baby.  We can start trying in January."
*Cue waterfall of tears, screaming, psalms of thanksgiving and more tears.*

In all honesty, when he said that to me, I immediately started sobbing.  Thank God I was already sitting on the floor, because had I not been, I'd've quickly fallen there.  

I covered my face and my whole body shook with emotion.  John knelt down next to me and said, "I thought you'd be happy!"

My God... happy?!  HAPPY???  
Happy was the absolute least of what I was feeling at that moment, but there was no way for me to communicate that to him.  So I just shook my head, bowed it further, and unleashed my heart in soundless psalms of awe, jubilation and thanksgiving.  Before I could physically speak to my husband, I spoke to God who had so mercifully melted his heart.  I said a prayer to Myla, because I know she prayed on her Daddy's behalf. 

After several minutes of this, I finally lifted my head and kissed that of my husband's, who was now sitting patiently next to me waiting for my emotions to settle.  I said, "You have no idea what this means to me.  Thank you.  I love you so much.  Even if we don't get pregnant, you just being open to another child means SO MUCH."

Then, in true John fashion, he asked, "Can we raise this one atheist?"
For a split second, I saw the gift I'd just been granted get crushed.

Still crying I said, "No, John.  I'll raise any and all children Catholic."

I then braced for him to retract his decision for another child.  However, he signed in resignation, laid his head against me and simply said, "You know I had to try."

Folks, when I tell you I spent the next few days in a complete euphoria, that is an understatement to end all understatements.  It was as if God, Himself, had come down to tell me I was already pregnant and would be giving birth to a perfect little cherub tomorrow.  I'm not even kidding.  I absolutely couldn't wait for January to roll around, so I started peppering John with images of us telling his father at Christmas.  

So we went ahead and started trying.

I'm now 7 weeks pregnant!!!

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So by all means, please scream with me!

And offer a million prayers of thanks to God on our behalf for such an incredible grace!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the prayers, love and support.  You're the best!!!
18 Comments
Karen link
12/1/2014 08:05:41 am

Congratulations! That's awesome news! Praise God!

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Rochelle
12/1/2014 08:06:15 am

I'm SCREAMING!!! I'm SCREAMING!!! Congratulations!!

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Catherine
12/1/2014 08:24:52 am

SOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU! HOOORAY!

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Kristen link
12/1/2014 08:35:02 am

So excited for you all! God is so good!

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Shelley
12/1/2014 08:51:34 am

Oh My Gosh! Super congratulations!

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Dom
12/1/2014 08:55:52 am

Nrgh. No words. Novena of Thanksgiving for you starting TONIGHT. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

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Amanda link
12/1/2014 09:33:51 am

GINA! I cannot explain how happy I am for you!

Congrats! What a Christmas present to tell your family. What a joyous time. What does Vincent think? Have you told him?

I am 26 weeks pregnant with twins and my son will be 6 next may, so about 6 year age gap. I was a little worried that it would be a weird gap, but he is so excited to be a big brother and so excited to help.

I can't wait to follow you on this journey. Such a blessing!

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Nancy
12/1/2014 10:16:48 am

WOO HOO!!! I am so happy for you and what blessed children you'll have!!

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Nicole P.
12/1/2014 04:24:25 pm

I'm sitting here crying because I'm so excited for you, John and Vincent! What a blessing for you and at such an amazing time of year. I totally want to scream with you, but I'm a little bit of verklempt... talk amongst yourselves!

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Fr Patrick Burke link
12/2/2014 12:48:39 am

Gina,

Best. News. Ever.

OK, that might be a little OTT, but you know what I mean! It's great news. Every blessing on your growing family.

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Cam link
12/2/2014 06:37:28 am

This is the best, best, best news!!!! I'm so excited for you!!! Praying for a easy an uneventful pregnancy!!!!! (there are just not enough exclamation points to express how happy I am right now!!!!)

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Anabelle Hazard link
12/2/2014 11:13:31 am

Oh Gina! Congratulations! Hugs hugs. I'm doing the math --maybe Pope Francis can baptize your baby when he comes to Philly? I'd be there for that one, my friend. So happy for you and keeping your baby in my prayers.

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Dom
12/2/2014 02:26:51 pm

I would totally make the trip for that. :) Archbishop Chaput has to have some pull...

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Anne link
12/2/2014 02:49:29 pm

I guess advance Merry Christmas and Congratulations are in order :) Reading your previous posts and this post I must agree this is a miracle (this is where Hallelujah by George Haandel should be playing!). :)
I am so happy for you Gina. Take care and God bless you more :)

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Cajuntexasmom link
12/5/2014 08:06:21 am

Oh, how wonderful!!!! Congratulations, and continued prayers for your husband :-) I have been there. My husband was agnostic for the first six years of our marriage. Keep praying!!! Never stop!!!! St. Monica is an amazing intercessor!!! PS - I LOVE MY VEIL! Will wear it for the first time this Sunday

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Stacy link
12/8/2014 11:51:52 am

Oh my gosh, how did I miss this???????? GINA!!!! I am almost in tears for you. What a beautiful miracle!!! CONGRATS!!!

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JoAnna link
12/8/2014 12:10:57 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! So happy for you!

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Leelee
12/15/2014 05:03:50 pm

Congrats!!!! :)

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