Job Daniel is Born!

Job Daniel Beeman came into this world today at 12:46 P.M. at the Park West Medical Center. He is 7 lbs 10 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. Mom came through very well! God is so good. The first time I heard him cry (which was while he was still attached to the umbilical cord) Cindy and I cried tears of joy! Again, God is so good!

Johnny was the first person outside of nurses and the proud parents to see baby Job. Johnny said "I feel like a grandfather!" His visit and encouragement was truly God blessed.

Grandma Spencer was the first grandparent to here Job cry over the phone. He was being taken care of at the time by the staff of nurses here at Parkwest.

Mommy is trying to get Job to eat but this is quite new for him and a lot to learn, taken in consideration he is only 1 hour old at the time of his first lesson in eating. Pray for Mommy and Job as the learn this most special and important task together.

Here are some pictures. God Bless!

Waiting....some what patiently.

Well, it has been a while since my first post. A lot has taken place. Cindy is still expecting our second baby. We know the baby is a boy, Job Daniel Beeman. We are excited about his soon, I mean very soon arrival. He should deliver any day though his official due date is November 21. Back in September we thought he was going to come early. He weighed 3 lbs 2 oz and Cindy was having early contractions. She was hospitalized at UT for 5 days. She was placed on meds to prevent the early delivery of the Baby. Then when she made it to the 35 week the doctors removed her from the meds. They expected she would deliver any day after being off the medication, however it seems baby Job likes it in his warm home.

The nursery is completed, well kinda. I still have the closet doors to paint and the entry/exit door to paint. The rest is painted and clean. We have it all decorated with baby stuff (Winnie the Pooh). We even have supplies for when he is born (Q Tips, diapers, lotions, soaps, and lots of clothes). We are praying he will come soon, but not sooner than God wants him to be born. We are very excited first time parents!

Cindy's mom and dad are planning on driving down for Thanksgiving. This will allow us some bonding time with baby Job and then allow the grandparents some time with him also. Cindy is planning on not going back to work once he is born. We are praying and trusting God for our financial needs to be met and also his.

Love you baby Job!

Dad

Sensitivity Issues

Well, we are 4 weeks and 3 days into the pregnancy per the Doctors. We know they add 2 weeks to it so really Cindy is only 2 weeks and 3 days along, since the actual conception of the baby. However, signs and symptoms of the pregnancy are already abounding. She is a wonderful wife and I am a very busy husband. I pastor a small inner-city church, run a business, and spend time with her. However, most of the time I am working or helping a church family. She does get some of my time but not as much as she would like. I would love to give her more time, however, I am busy and half the time I am not even close to being caught up. This morning I read an email blog from Steve Curington, the founder of Reformers Unanimous, and he said that many times we try to do all things. The Bible does say, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Philippians 4:13). But the emphasis is through Christ. Many times we think we can do all things. But no it is through Christ that all things can be done. We say we have too much to do, but if Christ gave us the responsibilities, then if we trust Christ, we can do all things through Him. I am unable and He is able. It is Christ which provides the strength. For me to even breath today is because Christ has given me life and allowed me to live today. But it is because of Christ that I do live. So through Christ I can do all things and Christ strengthens me!

Anyhow I do need to spend more time with Cindy. I am so very thankful she is expecting and we believe the Lord is going to allow this baby to be happy and healthy. I am trusting Him for it.

Baby!

It is 5:24 AM EST and I cannot go to sleep. I have been up since 3:40 AM due to Cindy waking me. She is 4 days late for her cycle and just took a pregnancy test. To her suprise and joy the test gave a positive readout for being pregnant. It actually is a new digital one that says "not pregnant" or "pregnant." We are both so happy. This is our second pregnancy. The first one ended in a miscarraige around the 6-8th week which was such a trial for us ... especially after trying for over 8 years before our first pregnancy. We know God is the one that gives and takes life. We are praying with all our heart that he allows the life He has given to come to a full term and be given the opportunity to serve Him on earth before entering Heaven. At 4 AM Cindy and I joined in prayer for our little baby. We have prayed for all the normal things like a safe delivery and healthy baby; 2 arms, 2 legs, all 10 toes and fingers... you know the drill. Then we prayed for the boy or girl to come to an early acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior. Quite unconventional for most parents.. .but much more important than it even being born with good health... though we are still praying and even begging for a healthy, smart, cute, baby. I know Cindy will be an awesome Mom and I just pray I will be a good Dad. During our prayer we made note that we are sinful people given birth to another one or our kind that will also have a sin nature. With that in mind it is absured to think that we will be the first parents to never make a mistake. It would be prideful of us to think we could possibly be the best parents ever on this earth. I am sure every first time Mom and Dad think they will do everything right for once. I remember me thinking when I seen my neice or nephews disobey their Mom and Dad, that I would raise my children different... right! But that was foolish thinking. Every parent that really has a heart to do their best for their child... does and should think they will do everything right... but again we are just imperfect in our nature and thus are unable to be perfect in thought or deed. However, I pray that my child will be raised with a clear understanding of the Lord Jesus and that He died on the Cross for all people sins, and I pray the child accepts Christ as their Savior and lives fully for Him. As long as God answers that prayer than I will feel like I was a good father. Now if the Lord wills, I would love to teach my child how to ride a bike, fish, hunt (though I would need to know how to hunt first : ), love someone, be kind, be patient, and I am sure there are a hundred other things that I would love to teach and display through my own life to the benefit of my child. I am excited and know that even if the Lord chooses to take this one home before we do.... that again our life has been changed forever!

Why is my life chock full?

Well, opening this blog requires a brief explaination. First I am a husband of 10 years to one beautiful woman, Cindy, plus I own a freight brokering business, am completing Bible College, and pastoring a church. So my life is quite full. I would not be a freight broker if the church was able to support a full-time pastor but at this time they are not. However, I am confident, in the Lord, that within 2-3 years I will be pastoring the church full time. So, until then I am working and trying to do my best for the Lord as the pastor at Grove City Baptist Church in Knoxville Tennessee. This blog is to help me just keep moving forward and having a place to document my personal thoughts, trials, and victories. I believe it will be a huge help to me and hopefully to many others.