Although we’re a household of many – we’re a family of individuals. As in any large family – each one stands alone and we all stand together.
Above & Beyond is about motherhood and how the Lord uses it to take us farther than we could possibly imagine while He answers the cries of our hearts beyond anything we have the capacity to envision. Because – He’s God! {Ephesians 3:20-21}
I started this blog with the idea of introducing our children, who still live at home, one at a time on their birthdays and our married kids on their anniversaries. Today’s our son’s 10th birthday. His name, Micah, actually means, ‘who is like the Lord?’.
Micah’s our 10th child and my first ‘late in life‘ baby. 
I had spent my 40th birthday mourning the loss of our baby Judah, born at 20 weeks. A child we never knew, yet always dreamed of. A bitter season it was – to face middle age with a miscarriage. This loss introduced me to grief, who became a companion I’d not known before. As I mustered the nerve to face the future – my body began to have symptoms that were all too familiar. Sure enough, 6 weeks after the sudden loss of our unborn son, another son was making his way into the world.
During pregnancy my mind questioned his health … but my heart knew he was fine! On this day – 10 years ago – our faith became sight as we held this strong, healthy, large baby boy in our arms. From the start Micah has been dear to our hearts in a unique way for all the obvious reasons.
Holding the spotlight in our home – as a little brother – he has grown to be a confident, intelligent, capable young ‘man’ {ouch! that’s hard to say}. His smile can rock the planet, his voice is still sweet and young, he plays hard, eats heartily and reads habitually. Micah has an earnest way about him that provokes others to wholeheartedness. He loves the stars and dreams of being an astronaut. Although, his brothers tried to convince him this was a dangerous job – his Dad and I believe he just might do it.
We thank the Lord for doing what He does best – creating life!
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Your faith, even through the unimaginably tough times, is an inspiration!
Happy Birthday, Micah!
Freckles!! Oh, I love that sweet face. And I always love to hear the way a mama knows her son so well, and treasures him in a new way after a loss. I have that bittersweet experience too. You have a sweet boy there…and I hope he does shoot for the stars!
Those freckles are to die for!
Happy Birthday to Micah. God definitely knows what He’s doing!
Happy Birthday to Micah. He’s a handsome young man. Those freckles across his nose and cheeks remind me of my handsome ten-year-old.
Debi,
I feel like I thank you daily for posting. What a beautiful tribute to the faithfulness of God and beauty of family your blog is.
Two of my dearest friends have suffered miscarriages and hemorraging this year. Walking this dark road for a second time with one of these princesses of the King this past week. My heart has been hurting greatly. When I read your post, hope wells up in me. You point your readers to the Creator and Savior. For all the years that I didn’t know you, as you were making tough decisions flowing out of faith, hope, and love, I thank you!
Lord Jesus, when You return, may You find us full of faith, hope, and love. Thank You for Your Word!
Blessings Debi!
Linda
What a precious story! Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Happy Birthday to Micah!! (BTW, I’m discovering that boys just melt your heart)
what a beautiful story and a beautiful boy! Lovin’ the freckles!
What a beautiful story – and a good looking boy. I love his name and we share a birthday. Happy Birthday Micah!
what a beautiful mama’s heart you have.
What a great idea! You have a beautiful story, and a beautiful son! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I see we enjoy many of the same sites, and I love your layout!
I love this post, and his adorable freckles, I have a face full of them : ) Too Precious!
Oh, how touching! What a beautiful testimony and gorgoeus child. Loved this~
i love this tribute to your son
wishing him a very happy birthday, too! and a msile that rocks the planet? oh yeah, my kind of kid!
He is just absolutely precious! Love, love, LOVE the freckles! (We have one with very distinct freckles as well, and she gets comments everywhere she goes!)
I have to admit, my heart felt some pangs of envy when I read your story, that you were expecting again so soon after a loss… I miscarried over Christmas weekend and was really hoping to have conceived before what would have been that baby’s due date, which is coming up 4 weeks from today. This is actually the longest I’ve gone without conceiving (after my cycle resumes after breastfeeding starts waning) and it has me feeling a bit empty… nothing that the Lord can’t overcome, and He does, and He is. He is my constant companion and comfort, but He doesn’t just take away our feelings, does He? If He did, we wouldn’t need His comfort… No, He doesn’t take them away, but He is right there with us, and I know He’s right there with me, and I’m so glad He is. This time will pass, the due date will come and go, and my life will remain busy and full with the 7 blessings we have already and I will count my blessings with thankfulness and joy, because He is good, all the time!
I’m so happy for you that you did get to have such a wonderful blessing from God. May he continue to bless your heart for years to come!
This is beautiful, and your son is such a handsome young man.
Simply beautiful prayer to behold. I love the depth of his gorgeous eyes.
Happy belated birthday to Micah! I love that *little* boy. (I know I can only say that a little longer.
) Micah has such a sweet spirit. Any time I have been around him, he has been kind to everyone, including everyone, encouraging everyone to do the right thing. Even though he is one of “the little boys”, he is such a good big brother to Samuel! I am so glad that he is a friend to my sons. (We miss him and need to play together soon!)
By the way, I can relate to the special place that he holds in your heart since he is the one that came after a loss. That is my Cooper…
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