Our baby is a boy!!! I felt like he was a boy all along! (It looks like a lot of you felt that way, too!)It was so overwhelming to see our little baby on the screen and find out that he is a boy and immediately think about how Thomas would be/is so happy! (I know he would be happy with a girl, too--but we are getting to experience both and that is a blessing too!) I know our little one will be just like his amazing daddy-loving and living life to the fullest. I can't wait to tell him all about his dad. Where would I start?? That's for another blog post...
I am a little anxious about raising a boy, but he has so many great male role models in his life that I know we will be taken care of. My new friend, Tara, who also lost her husband wrote on her blog about how her little boy has the best father ever in our Lord and He knew of the plan for us. Sometimes thinking about that makes me feel a little better, but I still have days where I just cannot believe this is the life He wanted me to live, without Thomas. I have so much more to say, soon, but I'm exhausted and need to sleep. I would appreciate continued prayers, as trusting as I am that God is in control of our little baby's life, I am still nervous and ready to hear our little heartbeat again. Thank you all for your continued support, it is helping me to stay strong!
Bonnie -
ReplyDeleteI am so excited!!! A boy!!! Congratulations! I am praying for you, Caroline, baby boy and family every day. I miss you. See you soon.
Love,
Raven
I have been watching for this post...yippee!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you. What a blessing to get to have one of each! I am sure Thomas is smiling down you you. :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you. Praying for your health & that of both of your babies!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I bet Thomas had something to do with this. :) Praying for you from East TN!
ReplyDeleteMany blessings for a healthy baby boy!
ReplyDeleteA baby boy! I am so excited for you and Caroline. Still praying for you everyday.
ReplyDeleteA boy! How wonderful and beautiful. I had to catch my breath, and try to hold back the tears.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a little boy!!! Super exciting and I know Thomas is smiling down excited too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your little boy! I am so excited for you. It is a blessing to me to have the privilege of praying for you and Caroline and her soon-to-be little brother. You are such an amazing testament to our mighty God's grace.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read that you are a little anxious about having a boy, you brought me back to my own ultrasound when I fiirst learned I was having a boy. My daugher was about 2 1/2 yrs when we found out she would have a little brother. I had a lot of anxiety about it. Having 'been there, done that', I was comfortable raising a girl and the whole 'girl expierence'. But a boy was outside my comfort zone -- what kind of a "boy mom" would I be? could I keep up with all that kinetic engery? what if he didn't want to sit still long enough to talk to me like my daughter did? can I relate to the 'boy' experience, having not lived it myself? I even read books like "The Wonder of Boys" to get myself comfortable with the idea of raising him.
ReplyDeleteWell, once he arrived, all those anxieties melted away and I felt so silly for harboring them in the first place. In fact, I was completely caught off-guard by my emotions. My motherly feelings of love for him seem like they come from a completely different place than my feelings for my daughter, and I had not expected that. I don't know how to say this without it sounding weird, but it's almost like having a little crush on him, in a completley maternal way. I really, finally 'get' that mother-son thing. It is very powerful.
I used to feel sorry for mothers who only had boys and never got to experience the 'mother-daughter' bond with their own little girls. But, after having my boy, I no longer feel that way. In fact, I now feel sorry for mothers who have only daughters, because they have no idea what they are missing.
I am so glad you will get to experience this blessing, which will be made even more special for you since losing Thomas. Do not be anxious at all about being an amazing mother to your boy -- but do be prepared to be completely knocked out and blown away by your love for him.
jlmcq
A BOY! YAY! Praying for you and your family. Much peace and love along with many blessings.
ReplyDeleteAmber
Your sweet boy is going to be SO LOVED by SO MANY! I am praying for you continually!
ReplyDelete~Rachel
Yea!!! Prayers for all of you on your daily walk!!
ReplyDeleteEach time I was pregnant my momma [who passed away on 3-6-09] always told me that "God would give me what he thought I needed the most" I am so happy to hear about your "baby boy".... My family & I continue to pray for you, Caroline and "new baby - boy"
ReplyDeleteYay!! Great news! Boys are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteOh I cheered when I saw this post! I just knew your baby would be a boy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Congratulations and God bless you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you in TN !
Congratulations on your baby boy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I'm keeping you in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteBonnie - I voted boy! Now Crawford can have a little buddy! Ann
ReplyDeleteThat is so wonderful!!! I am so excited and happy for you! I will continue to pray for you and your family! Happy St. Patricks Day! :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Bonnie! Congratulations! My prayers are forever with you. I'll never see 'God beams' in the sky again without thinking of Thomas. Love, Kristina
ReplyDeleteA boy, great news. We have three and life is never dull! I will keep praying for you and both children.
ReplyDeleteMiss you guys! Tell Caroline to have fun going down the slides. I have been telling Canaan about where Caroline is and he wants to know all about it!
ReplyDeleteI don't know you, but I was at Fayetteville with Julie Harmon in college and I found your blog through her's. I found out what happened to Thomas when Scott Karnes sent an email to the RFCs. I just want to say how much reading your story has impressed me. Your faith has strengthened mine and even though we've never met, I'm thankful for you and pray for you and your family. Congratulations on your little boy.
ReplyDeleteBonnie! I am so happy for you! A baby boy...how perfect! One of each. I pray that God will continue to give you strength and pour out His blessings upon you.
ReplyDeleteHave an awesome trip!
Love,
Heather
How exciting that you're having a boy - what a precious gift! And of course, God will provide all the male role models he needs! Congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Bonnie!! We are so happy for you!! Boys are so much fun. I have to admit that I was a little nervous when Xander was born because I hadn't been around many little boys. On both sides of the family, there have been an abundance of girls!! My nervousness quickly went away once I held him in my arms. Xander is Mommy's little man and is so precious!! We enjoy him everyday!! I'm so thrilled for you to enjoy the experience of being a mom to a boy as well as precious Caroline. Jeff and I continue to pray for you, Caroline, and your baby boy!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Roxy Smith
Congratulations on having a son! I had a girl first and then had a boy. It has been nice to have one of each. As someone else stated, there is just as special a bond between mother and son as there is between mother and daughter if not stronger! Caroline will be a great big sister. I'm sure that he will have many of those wonderful qualities that Thomas had. I will keep you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your BOY!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! I just had a feeling...way to carry on the Culps! YAY! YAY! YAY!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYeah! Bonnie, you are still in our thoughts and prayers (we live in NWA and my husband teaches at JO Kelley.) Just know that you are being lifted up.
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie,
ReplyDeleteI believe this is my first time commenting. I became a reader when, I think, it was Angie Smith asking for prayers for you and your family. And, I've been praying.......
Congrats on having a baby boy! May God fill you with peace and give you strength to endure the hard days.
Hugs to you and your precious little girl,
Stacy in Ohio
Yay! I'm so happy for you! Your little boy is going to be so precious.. I am praying for you everyday.. Hopefully I can spend some time with you and Caroline once we get moved to Northwest Arkansas in June! God bless
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'll be praying for you.
ReplyDeleteOne.Huge.Smile! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I am sure that Thomas is smiling down at you.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS ON A BOY!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah for boys! We're kind of fond of them. No worries Bonnie, I couldn't see myself as a boy mom and now I'm playing soccer with the best of them (3 year olds that is). What a blessing. Let me know when you have a name and colors picked out. I would love to help you decorate his room! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Voted that I thought it was a boy. God bless the three of ya'll
ReplyDeleteBonnie I am so happy for you! I honestly believe that this little boy is going to help heal your heart more than you can imagine. Please rest and take care of yourself. Know that many people are praying for you, Caroline and precious baby boy.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you...
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and blessings all the way from Northern BC Canada...:)
congrats! i'm excited for you that you'll have a daughter and a son. i have one of each too. it's amazing! praying for your health and that of your two babies.
ReplyDeleteG from San Diego
http://www.sslf.org/conference.html
ReplyDeleteCheck this out, Bonnie. If it's right for you, maybe you'll consider attending.
Yippee!! I am SOOO happy for you Bonnie! A boy! (that's what I thought u were having!) I will continue to pray for you, Caroline and Baby Boy every day...Thomas must be so very happy!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited Jett and your little boy will grow up together, doing everything together! It's going to be so fun experiencing it with you!! I love you Bon!!
ReplyDeleteYea!! I was excited to hear this news. You're continually in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Carmen
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you Bonnie. One of each is great fun! There is nothing like a sweet baby boy. He will capture your heart in such amazing ways. Trust me! I am so glad he is healthy and doing well. We will continue to pray for you and Caroline.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the getting a beautiful baby boy!:-)
ReplyDeleteI have enjoye reading your blog and the inspiration you are to me. My Our Father in Heaven continue to bless you and your precious family. I am so glad the bleeding stopped. I am praying both of you will be healthy!
I have three sons and all you do ...is love them and enjoy the ride!:)
Blessings form Salt Lake City!
I have kept you and your family in my prayers. I am so happy for your new little boy on the way.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you. Boys are so wonderful! I've been praying for the sweet life that you are carrying to be protected and I'm so thankful that God has answered our prayers. Stay strong you have many well deserved happy days ahead of you. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations:) Miss and love you! We remember you and your family in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteSweet Bonnie,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you...a boy!!! I have a boy (16 now) and he is such a joy.
I will continue to pray for you.
Have a Blessed Lord's day,
Dawn
Congratulations on learning you are having a boy. That is so special!!! I hope you are feeling better after your trip to the ER.
ReplyDeleteGinger
I don't know you or your family, but I live in NWA, heard of your situation on the news, and read about you on Leah Smith's blog. Even being so far removed from the situation, it still crosses my mind and I grieve for you. I want you to know that people will not forget about you, your family, or your loss. It appears that your husband really lived for each day and made an impact on others' lives. Congratulations on the news of a baby boy. He will be adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour posts about music have interested me. I am a music teacher and this verse says a lot!
Proverbs 25:20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. (NIV)
What a perspective on sadness and music. That verse says it all.
I will pray for you.