New Math

When is two weeks longer than 8 months?

When it is the final two weeks of a pregnancy. Kristi is scheduled to deliver on January 30th, but that day seems like it will never get here.

We are all excited in the Rivera household about our new addition. No, we don't know what it is, I love the surprise. Besides, it keeps the kids happier because the boys want a brother and the girls want a sister and this cuts down on the sad faces around the house. Once the baby comes, everyone loves it regardless.

God has been so faithful that we can only say WOW. We always knew we wanted a bunch of kids, and a few years ago we thought we were on our way. We had 2 boys and a girl and Kristi was expecting. She lost that baby (a boy) and almost lost her life as well. The doctors said she was "lucky" to be alive and would not be able to have kids again. About a year later she did get pregnant again and we lost another little boy. We were excited about the pregnancy, but grieved the lost. Still we knew God was in control!

Fast Forward to 2008. Since those loses, we have had another beautiful little girl. Doctors and nurses are amazed when they read Kristi's records and hear her story. They can't believe she is still alive, let alone able to have more children. I can, because I know Who is directing our steps.


Kristi has a favorite TV show called John & Kate Plus 8. It is about a family with set of twins and a set of sextuplets(6) I think that's right. Anyway the catch phrase in the show is. Our life may be crazy sometimes, but it's our life and we wouldn't have it any other way (something like that)
That's exactly how we feel. Our children bring some craziness and stress, but nothing compared to the love, joy, and excitement we have every day because of them.

Anyway, Kristi has been having serious contractions since Saturday. Nothing consistent enough for a late night trip to the hospital, but strong enough to make life uncomfortable.

Keep her in your prayers and we'll keep you up to date.

God Bless
Pastor Ben