From Death, to New Life.

   It's been a while since I've updated my blog. Oops! In my defense, there have been lots of happenings in our little Pearson Pod! 

   In my last post, I left you on sort of at a cliff hanger.  I managed to get a flight to Ft. Myers, thanks to my daddy. Unfortunately, I wasn't in time to say my final goodbyes to my grandmother. I realize that I can't beat myself up about this. She went very quickly, and very peacefully surrounded by her two sons. Her visitation and funeral service were absolutely beautiful. I like to picture my grandma and grandpa up in heaven, finally dancing together after seven years.  I think that's how I'll always remember them... dancing. Somehow, I take great comfort in that thought. 

It was so great to see my family, although, I must say, I wish it were under far better circumstances. I got to spend some quality time with my uncle and my daddy before the rest of the family arrived. It was great to goof around with my dad again. I missed my mother and my sister so much. I almost cried when I gave my mom that first hug. It was also really good to reconnect with my sister. She's always been my best friend and I'm so glad we're still close after all we've been through. I got to officially meet my niece for the first time, and let me tell you, I am head over heels in love with that girl! She is such a sweet baby girl. I also saw my aunt and cousin, I can't even remember the last time I saw them! 

  

   These past 6-12 months have really taught me the importance of my family. I don't know where I'd be with out them, and I've never felt so close to them.  I'm so glad to see how accepted my husband is in my family. Andrew has even mentioned how he loves that my parents treat him and love him as if he is their own. He and my Uncle Dennis hit it off right off the bat! He even talks about trying to get stationed somewhere near my Uncle Dennis and Aunt Sally! It really is cute. :)  I'm so blessed to have such a loving and supportive family that's always there for me. No matter what.

  My parents have been excellent role models for me, the best, actually! I'm so blessed that God placed me in their lives. I'm so very pleased and proud to tell you all that God has decided to bless Andrew and I with our first baby!! :) That's right! The Pearson family is expanding to 3! (...Unless you count our kitty, then that's 4.)

  It's funny how Andrew was the one picked up on the fact that something wasn't quite right, and suggested taking a pregnancy test! See, usually he makes me laugh with everything he does. Every corny joke, every silly noise, every playful pun. One day last week, everything he did irked me. That was his first clue, poor thing. (Sorry, Love!) When he suggested I might be pregnant, I thought he was reaching a bit, so I took a pregnancy test, half hoping to prove him wrong and say "told you so!" Turns out I was the one that was wrong! The look on his face when he saw the word "pregnant" on that test!

  As of today, I am 6 weeks along. Andrew and I couldn't be more excited! We have affectionately nicknamed our baby "Baby Pea." We are due on November 4th. Yes, that's right, yet ANOTHER November baby in the family! I cannot tell you how grateful I am that God has blessed us with this opportunity to grow as a couple and as a family. I have my first ultrasound on April 2nd and of COURSE I'll be sharing those pictures with y'all! We are both SO very excited to hear our little angel's heartbeat. However, I am not looking forawrd to the tons of blood work I have on Monday. Yikes! I loathe needles! Oh, well. It's all for Baby Pea. :) 

 I'd like to thank my darling husband for putting up with me for the past week or so. I'm so very sorry that I've been so tired and we haven't spent much time together because I've been sleeping! I love you!! 

Until next time!! 

All our love, 

Andrew, Ana, and Baby Pea.