When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. Isaiah 43:2



Thursday, December 3, 2009

Haner Baby Number Four

And so another baby Haner will be entering the world some time in June. This will be the fourth (and probably final) such child to join our family. We have received what I can only call mixed responses to this news. But we are overjoyed and can't wait to meet this little bundle.

Because I know you want to ask, here are answers to the three most commonly (and often rudely) asked questions we have received since breaking the news:

1. Yes, we have a TV, but no cable.

2. Yes, we know how this happens.

3. Yes this was planned.

We have been so blessed by the lives of each of our children. They teach us daily to be more patient, more innocent, more faithful, more hopeful, more diligent, more consistent, and more loving. They have served to strengthen our bond as a couple too. Scott's provision for our family has taught me to be humble and thankful in a way I have never previously known. His commitment to raising our children to be kind, caring, God-loving people only makes my love for him stronger.

We love our chaotic, unorganized, loud, and very joyful life--and it's OK if everyone thinks we're crazy. We are getting used to it and take it as a compliment! :)

More to post tomorrow. I have a rare night to myself and the bubble bath is calling.

5 comments:

R. Hansen said...

Official Congratulations Tara!! I'm excited to know what you are having....a little girl so that Big Sis can have a little sis, or boy so that maybe there'd be another...hehe. :-)

Jeff & Heather said...

Congratulations!!! What wonderful and exciting news! Will you be finding out gender before delivery day? Regardless, we will look forward to reading more about this newest addition to your family! Oh, and we all LOVE LOVE LOVE the family photo!

Mandee said...

Tara, I am so excited for you! And you have such cute kids, maybe you should have a dozen : )

Congrats, good luck, and all the best!

Mandee

mommyof5 said...

omigosh, iam soooooo excited for you tara, what a blessing. all four of your kids are sooo blessed to have you as there mommy.
hugs
marcee

Too Many Kids In The Bathtub said...

CONGRATULATIONS!
I am very happy for you!!! Each child is such a blessing. Those who comment negatively just do not get that!