the secret place
I close this month of February with this beautiful photo of Tucker still in my belly. This was taken the day of his birth.
Our family’s hands mark time, as we embrace his soon arrival.
Oh, I remember the day… I met my not-so-little, 9.5#, red-ish head baby boy…. love!
This photo gets me thinking about the womb. A safe place. Nurturing at it’s design.
Psalm 139 speaks of the womb, and helped me much in grief. I love it.
God knitted Tucker together in my womb, he was fearfully and wonderfully made, a wonderful work of God. God knew every detail of Tuck’s being. God knew every day that Tuck would live, as Tuck’s day were ordained for him before any of them came to be.
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
As we’ve learned to trust God through the valley of death…..
……………we live with no regrets as we trust Him with life.
We are….
blessed….
and…..
well……..
kinda…
sorta….
actually….
really….
Salisbaby 7, Lord-willing, is expected to arrive (maybe in a min-van near you)… early October, 2010…
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Psalm 127
1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
2It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
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Congratulations! I am sooo thrilled for you. Hope you’re feeling well. I love the picture you took of my kids hand on my pregnant belly. It’s such a sweet memory! Miss you – Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl | February 27th, 2010 05:33
Ah, Sheryl… I remember that day on my couch like yesterday! Taking a pic of your belly, with Esther’s hand missing was a privilege to journey there with you. Not as fun as we’d hoped, but such a blessing and gift to be given babies after ours move to Heaven. Love ya!
Posted by: admin | February 27th, 2010 11:59
I am thrilled for your family!!! Praising God that He’s carried you through this month and that you have a sweet blessing to celebrate!
Posted by: kiley | February 27th, 2010 12:41
Congratulations Salisbury Super-Sized Family! We love all of your arrows soooo much! The Harden Garden
Posted by: Linda | February 27th, 2010 13:02
Oh Darci! We are sooo happy for you all
We are pregnant too! 
God is so much more than good! How I love Him and praise Him for His faithfulness. We are due about 9/21/10. Happy to share mommy talk/emails with you anytime 
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Posted by: Loretta | February 27th, 2010 14:00
So happy for you! You are a beautiful family. We stopped at four and I often wonder who our family would be if we had made a different decision. Knowing how you feel – I thought of you when I read this http://www.tout-est-des-roses.com/?p=1390
…OK I guess I don’t know how to make a link for this comment – Anyway it is a thought provoking read by someone who had a tubal ligation but regrets it.
You are in my prayers to stay healthy and strong during the months ahead.
Misty
Posted by: Misty | February 27th, 2010 14:13
DUH! I guess I did make a link and didn’t know it. HA HA!
Posted by: Misty | February 27th, 2010 14:14
Wonderful news!
Such a sweet picture to have as a treasure of your third son.
Call me for the phone number to a great home birth midwife.
Rest and peace to you.
Posted by: Carole | February 27th, 2010 15:34
How exciting!!!
Posted by: Rebecca | February 27th, 2010 19:16
Darci, that’s wonderful news! I’m so happy for you. What an awesome blessing!
Posted by: Wendy | February 27th, 2010 21:08
YAY!! Can’t wait to see if Eden gets a sister
Posted by: Laurie C. | February 28th, 2010 03:15
WHOA that is some fancy pregnancy test!
Praying for your sweet new baby.
BIG HUGS – STACY
ooo – and I am so totally emailing Misty RIGHT THIS SECOND!
Posted by: Stacy | February 28th, 2010 05:38
our driveway is available in October
Posted by: Julie M | February 28th, 2010 21:22
Darci..I wish I would have read this yesterday. When you were sitting in front of me in church this morning, I was wondering when you were going to have another baby!!
Congratulations!! Another addition to your beautiful family!
Posted by: Debbie | February 28th, 2010 22:17
This post made me feel so happy.
Congratulations.
Posted by: tara | March 2nd, 2010 02:51
Oh Darci! I must have missed this because of our move! Congratulations!!! That is so amazing and wonderful.
Posted by: Mimi | March 8th, 2010 23:48
Congratulations on number seven! We like seven just fine.
Posted by: Martha | March 9th, 2010 18:36