Dear Family & Friends,
I am going to start this letter by telling you what you already know which is that the past two years have been unbelievably rough on our family.
It all started when we had a very bad fire in our home. The re-build we did ourselves and we were out of our home for about 8 months.
Just as we were moving back into our home we made a very difficult decision. This decision did not come easily for us but with much prayer and many tears we decided to close down our business of 8 years and to shut down the warehouse.
That very same week that we decided to close shop the impossible happened! I can only say this now with a smile but after 6 home tests and confirmation from my Doctor, I was only then willing to accept the fact, that indeed I was PREGNANT.
The pregnancy brought a very difficult time for us due to the fact I was on mandatory bed rest and hospitalized several times.
We then had a major scare that will last and stay with us the rest of our lives. I went in for what I thought was a routine mammogram when they found a mass that appeared to be suspiciously cancerous. It then turned in to 3 weeks of constant prayer.
God is Great !!!!!
Just as we were moving back into our home we made a very difficult decision. This decision did not come easily for us but with much prayer and many tears we decided to close down our business of 8 years and to shut down the warehouse.
That very same week that we decided to close shop the impossible happened! I can only say this now with a smile but after 6 home tests and confirmation from my Doctor, I was only then willing to accept the fact, that indeed I was PREGNANT.
The pregnancy brought a very difficult time for us due to the fact I was on mandatory bed rest and hospitalized several times.
We then had a major scare that will last and stay with us the rest of our lives. I went in for what I thought was a routine mammogram when they found a mass that appeared to be suspiciously cancerous. It then turned in to 3 weeks of constant prayer.
God is Great !!!!!
We received the phone call last week that both biopsies proved that there were no cancer cells.
I can also assure you all that our new precious member to our family- Isabella Julia is now 6 months & is growing and doing well. She has Daddy already wrapped around her finger and her Brothers have become her protector as naturally as it should be. Isabella has brought a joy and love to our family that I feel confident in saying she has made us all complete. Which now leads me to joyfully say that Damien has been working and is blessed with a job he loves that is stress free working for the local Painters Union. We are still working on our house (something I am afraid will never end :') but we are very happy here and will continue to thank God for a warm and loving home.
I can now tell you that when I hear the quote "God will never give one more than they can handle in life" you will no doubt see me break out in a great big smile. Having faced much adversity but thru it we have grown closer to each other and closer to God as we have learned to truly & fully depend on Him. We Praise our God Almighty and this Christmas we thank Him for His most precious gift to us of Eternal Life.
With Love, Damien, Norma, Cade, Seth & Isabella Kennedy
What a beautiful family you have!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful photo girl :)
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous photo! It sounds like things are looking up for you! God Bless!
ReplyDeleteRae
what a rocky road you have been on. sounds like your strong faith is just what you needed. ;) LOVE your family photo. Happy Holidays Norma! {hugs}
ReplyDeletejust another cmk'er.
Beautiful photo of your family!! I'm so happy everything has worked out for you!
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Dani
Oh Norma, I am SO thankful the biopsies showed no cancer cells. I hadn't heard that news yet! Praise God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is SO good! And your family photo is just beautiful! May the year ahead be one of rest and blessings! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAmen! He has answered your prayers! I am so glad to hear and know that you are well and that there are no cancer cells!
ReplyDeleteYour family photo and letter are all so beautiful!