I have been keeping this secret in since July! My dear, beautiful, and faithful friend, Heather and her husband, Michael are having their first baby and I am sooooo excited for them!! This is something I have been praying alongside of them. God is so faithful! I am reminded of Isaiah 40:8 when I reflect on their journey.
"But those who wait for Yahweh shall renew their strength. They shall go up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not grow weary. They shall walk and not be faint."
Michael and Heather are a one of a kind couple. Their love for Jesus pours out of them. They live to glorify Him and to love others. They are both an encouragement and inspiration. I treasure my time with these two every time we get the chance to see each other. I loved our dinners and visits Heather would make to come see me and the boys. What a faithful, faithful friend.
When my family and I were in Buffalo, NY in July visiting, we were able to get together with them. While we were chatting about my possible return to Buffalo in the Fall (if I could get enough photography jobs lined up), Heather asked when in October I was thinking of returning.
After I gave Heather the potential weeks, she could hardly keep it in. She looked at Michael, who agreed that the timing was then right to announce their pregnancy and that the baby shower would be during the time I was hoping to be in town. God was once again faithful in providing that work and not only was I able to go, but I photographed the event for her along with a quick maternity shoot afterwards.
There was so much joy at this baby shower. Michael and Heather have a tremendous support system. Everyone that came was so happy and excited for them!
Without a doubt Michael and Heather will remain united and in full reliance on the Lord through all of their years of raising this baby boy. I am so excited to see them as parents and share the journey of parenthood with them!
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