God's answer to prayer

I have been praying for God to help me with my sense of peace and my ability to deal with our gestation situation appropriately.  I think there have been a LOT of prayers of that nature that have been said on our behalf.

Yesterday, Jmk's sweet Aunt Jennifer sent us an email and here was a portion of it:

But I know that fear is not "of God"...that fear is Satan's way of inching into our happy times, invading the holiness of our home and heart...and that is not a place you or Sparkey need to be now...

So, at the risk of sounding over-simplistic, tell Satan to "bug off" and quit robbing you of your joy.  I know you want the time to pass quickly to August, but these treasured days of carrying your little one are so necessary, for her to bond, for you to grow in love for her (as if what you already feel isn't enough!), and for your family to get ready for another member....

Relax and feel the loving arms of our Lord surround you, let His peace fill your heart and head, and know that you and Jason are riding the tidal wave of God, and all He asks is that you trust HIM and hang on.

 Then, I get to church this morning, and a sweet sister, Linda, used almost those EXACT SAME words when she talked to me.  She said that we can't let Satan rob us of our joy.  That fear isn't from God.

I can not tell you how precious it feels to have prayers answered like this.  For whatever reason, the "phraseology" that Jennifer used really spoke to my head and heart and has calmed me down to a great degree.  I have been repeating "fear is not of God" quite often since yesterday afternoon.  To be reminded that we NEED this time for bonding and growth of love was an important and timely reminder.

Thank you all so much for loving us.  For praying for us.  For being patient with me as I travel this rollercoaster and for praying for Jmk as he deals with me along with doing so much extra work for the family right now.  We love you all so much.

Oh, and I go back on Tuesday for another sonogram to check the hematoma area.  My specific prayer request is that the hematoma area measures smaller than last week.  Doesn't have to be gone.  Just smaller.  Thank you!!!