Cranberry post?
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007
I know exactly what you’re thinking. How could she forget about The Third Annual Cranberry Post, 2007 edition? I have no idea. I will never be a decent blogger. There were exactly ZERO emails asking for a repeat. I checked.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I know what I’m thankful for, and it’s not just that I’M NAUSEA-FREE!!!!!! Yes! And the sentiment is not just because I’m a postpartum blubbering mess. I truly love this family, this life, and this little baby God sent our family. How about you? Any good news to share?
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I just *have* to leave a comment because there are none yet and the possibility of being first is dizzyingly exciting to me for some reason.
But truly, this is a beautiful picture of your children (6!). Yes, so much good He’s given! I am thankful for new found freedom and the blessing of my family, too.
A blessed Thanksgiving to you guys!
Comment by Miriam (November 21, 2007 @ 8:42 pm )
Amy, many big congrats! Your kiddos are absolutely beautiful … Happy Thanksgiving!! God Bless!!
Comment by Brea (November 21, 2007 @ 8:57 pm )
What a precious picture. It’s good to hear from you, Amy.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,
~Stacy
Comment by Stacy (November 21, 2007 @ 9:00 pm )
Congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving
Comment by Kelly (November 21, 2007 @ 9:01 pm )
Cranberries can wait! I’m going to ask for more pictures of your kids! Very sweet.
Comment by Amy T. (November 21, 2007 @ 9:11 pm )
Among many other things, I am thankful for you, Amy.
Comment by Carly (November 21, 2007 @ 9:28 pm )
And now you can stuff yourself on Thanksgiving goodies without worrying about puking!! Hip-hip-who-rah!!!
My good news? Twin baby girls looking fabulous. Each weighs 4.5 lbs. & 4.4 lbs. respectively. 32 weeks and counting. Now if only they would stop kicking my bladder!!!
Hugs and kisses to you and your precious family!!!
Comment by Elizabeth (November 21, 2007 @ 9:29 pm )
Congrats, Amy! Your family is absolutely darling. I should know. My kids are, as well.
Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year. Nine of our ten kids, their spouses and our precious grandson, Judah, who’s six months old, will be here.
Like you, I’m not blubbering because of hormones (that happened earlier today when my kids reminded me that I JUST HAVE to make homemade cinnamon rolls as is customary, on Thanksgiving morn), but because, when I think of Thanksgiving, I am so moved by the Lord’s doings in our lives throughout the year. Tomorrow morning, as a family, we will go around the room and remember, in spite of complaining much of the year, the goodness of our great God. I’m choked up writing that and will be tomorrow, as well.
As we go from person to person, we cannot help but remember and reflect on the bounty of the year. Not all the things we share are life-changing events, but they matter just as much. An example of one those things that I will share happened about a month and a half ago, and involved my fourteen-year-old son, Micah. It was one of those tangible answers to prayer that I classify as a whimsical answer. It was a frivolous request for which I asked God, but the answer was so meaningful and representative of God’s marvelous care in even the smallest details (I’ll refrain from using the word “dets,” as my kids do–I’m not that hip) of our lives.
We have a little jar in my home office into which we throw change. As it nears the top, I take it to a cash machine and, traditionally, two of our kids get to split the contents. Because the three daughters remaining at home are in college and have jobs, we now just split it with Micah, and Lydia, our eleven-year-old (you know the one–the one for whom you DIDN’T name Elisabeth, but I’m not bitter!). The jar was about 3/4 full, so Micah and I went to the store to cash in the change. I asked him if he had any idea how much was in the jar and he said that he stopped counting at $32. We dumped it in the machine and it began to count the coins. It got to around $47 or so with some still left to count. Micah pleaded aloud, “Come on, get to $50.” I prayed silently that it would get there. Micah also had a couple of coins in his pocket so he threw those in with the comment that it would probably get to $49.90 and then be done. Well, that’s exactly what happened. I prayed again and told him to look in the other machine and under it (I have no pride when it comes to money!), but, alas, nothing. I walked back away from the machine and there was a round shelf with flowers on it. I looked down, and I’m not kidding–I saw a dime! It was incredible. Micah knew that I had prayed and I reminded him that God does those kinds of things for us. He concurred and said that it was unbelievable that it was exactly $50.
To the average person, this isn’t an earth-shattering example of God’s greatness. But, to me, as a mom, I saw a loving Father’s finger pointing out a dime to, perhaps (and I don’t know the mind of God), remind us that nothing is small change to Him. And, if you don’t think He knew that dime would be there before the foundation of the world, well, I’ve got a house that’s losing equity by the day in the Bay Area of Northern CA that I’ll sell ya!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Cathy
P.S. I left a note on Elizabeth’s blog a while ago (no, I DON’T just sit and read blogs all day) and left it off with a verse my husband showed me when he turned the October page to November on our calendar. He said he pondered it for a few moments and then showed it to me. I love the metaphors and language.
“Let us acknowledge the LORD;
let us press on to acknowledge him.
As surely as the sun rises,
He will appear;
He will come to us like the winter rains,
like the spring rains that water the earth.” Hosea 6:3
Comment by Cathy (November 21, 2007 @ 9:38 pm )
I just love this photo, especially the little guy helping to hold the baby. It reminds me of the delight my little boy showed when his brother was born; he just loved the baby’s little feet and couldn’t stop touching them and comparing them to his own.
You have a lovely family.
We do have some good news to share: we are expecting baby number twelve, July 2008.
Blessings to you and yours,
Amanda
Comment by Amanda Axelby (November 21, 2007 @ 9:46 pm )
Even if you should have only peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for dinner tomorrow, it would a feast of Thanksgiving for the bountiful blessings of God visible in that photo. Congratulations on the birth of your baby daughter.
Comment by Rosemary (November 21, 2007 @ 9:55 pm )
What a beautiful picture Amy! Congrats again and again.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Comment by Janet (November 21, 2007 @ 10:17 pm )
I agree, those cranberries can wait. More pictures, please! I know you will have the most blessed (and tired) Thanksgiving this year!
Comment by Nancy P. (November 21, 2007 @ 10:32 pm )
You do have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! That is truly a precious family you have there. And, being nausea-free… well, that’s just the added cherry on top!
Comment by Lady Why (November 21, 2007 @ 11:08 pm )
One can almost hear them all ooohiing and ahhhhinnng. And maybe a giggle or two from the little brother? No eyes for the camera, for photographer, no one distracted. They are all fixated, captivated, smitten.
Absolutely breathtaking shot. Your viewfinder captured love–love between parents, love of God knitting this child, love now of siblings embracing another one made in His image. Stunning.
I don’t usually comment, but the emotions that welled up just spilled over here on to the keyboard.
Your work, Amy, is worthy.
Such a calling, this motherhood.
Most blessed of Thanksgivings…
Comment by Ann @ Holy Experience (November 21, 2007 @ 11:17 pm )
Happy Thanksgiving! What a beautiful family!! We all have so much to be thankful for… Thanks for sharing your life with us
Do you even like cranberries? I had to break it to my mother-in-law tonight that I dont even eat the things… Praise God, For HE IS SO GOOD! Let’s give him the glory this holiday season.
Comment by Shelley (November 21, 2007 @ 11:47 pm )
Thanks for the picture, Amy. What beautiful gifts. All six of them. I am thankful that I am in labor! (or so I believe!) and praying for a healthy delivery for our presumably Thanksgiving gift of a precious son. Have been praying for you…now here comes a contraction….
Comment by Kim Mislock (November 21, 2007 @ 11:56 pm )
Look at how they love one another! You are truly blessed, Amy.
Comment by Shannon Miller (November 22, 2007 @ 12:29 am )
Awww! I’ll just echo the other commenters: Beautiful picture of your family!! Thanks so much for sharing your life on this blog. I am rejoicing with you!
As far as the cranberry sauce goes, I’ll be posting another picture of the goodness fresh from the can!
Comment by Leslie (November 22, 2007 @ 1:51 am )
What an incredible picture. What a beautiful family. It has been such a privilege to get to witness these past months…of surviving the nausea, of managing a household of children when you’re tired and sick, of dreading and planning for the delivery. I’m so thankful that she’s born, and healthy, and you’re feeling well! Happy Thanksgiving!
Comment by Marie (November 22, 2007 @ 7:26 am )
What a beautiful picture, those sweet faces!!
Happy Thanksgiving Scott family!
Comment by Kerrie (November 22, 2007 @ 9:31 am )
Amy, your children are beautiful. Just a few minutes ago I was sitting on the couch with my youngest son, sipping my coffee while he was eating his apple beside me. We were curled up under a blanket, watching the weather report (snow, sleet, hail, etc…this is CANADA!) together. I thought to myself, “It doesn’t get any better than this.”
I was fine with that thought, until I was compelled to tell Christopher. I said, “You know what I was just thinking?”
“What?” he asked, still munching on his apple.
“It doesn’t get any better than this.” I began to blubber, and he munched on, oblivious. I explained that I loved him, and that I enjoyed just sitting with him, watching the news together. But my mind raced to the fact that this quiet moment was special. I am so blessed to be the mother of 12. I am so blessed to have been given this peaceful interlude with my twelfth child, before the entire household stirs and the normal family chaos ensues.
I GET that God is in the little things (thanks for that $50. story, Cathy!) and that we are blessed when we learn to acknowledge that. He is good, all the time. We, short-sighted beings that we are, need to train ourselves to see that.
Blessings to you and yours on this American Thanksgiving Day,
Janet
Comment by Janet (November 22, 2007 @ 9:37 am )
I am thankful for my family, and to God for giving it to me, for the good husband that I have, for the newly grown up son who is home for the holidays (the first time since he took a job after college graduation). I am grateful for the child that cannot be here because she lives in Michigan. This is my youngest daughter’s last year at home. She will go to college next year. I’ve got two step children that I am grateful for. I’m grateful for the new gas stove, and I’m grateful for the 25 pound turkey that’s in it, for the snug warm home I have. I am blessed beyond all measure, and I grieve that everyone in this world cannot be so blessed. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, and God bless you all.
Comment by debby (November 22, 2007 @ 10:19 am )
Ditto to all the above sentiments…what a beautiful picture.
I am thankful that we recently found out we’re expecting our 8th baby. In spite of the morning sickness, I’m so grateful that God is allowing us to walk on this path again. After a 4 year gap (HUGE gap for us…we had 7 in 9 years), it’s just a precious thing to me.
Happy Thanksgiving, Amy!
Comment by Ginny (November 22, 2007 @ 11:07 am )
Happy Thanksgving!!
Comment by Tammy (November 22, 2007 @ 4:05 pm )
I’m hoping someone fed you a beautiful turkey dinner! And good grief who cares about a cranberry post… I want a birth story. (somebody has to say it) I’m expecting to birth in about 12-13 weeks so I’m always anxious to hear how things go for others… especially after your last experience. Blessings to you and your beautiful family!!!
Comment by Sirena Wiebe (November 22, 2007 @ 8:29 pm )
Aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwww….
She is such a doll!!!!!
A BIG HUGE FAT congrats from the Alaska Moose Killers.
Comment by Molly (November 22, 2007 @ 10:27 pm )
I must confess, I thought about the cranberry post. But, then I wondered if you were even up to making anything! Congratulations, your family is truely a blessing.
Comment by Another Heather (November 22, 2007 @ 10:56 pm )
Amy,
Thank you so much for sharing your life on the internet. Your family is beautiful! I am thankful for my own sweet family who daily challenges me to lean on the Lord for His wisdom and strength; (my husband edited what I wrote after this.) But what I really wanted to write is that I am thankful for people like you, and the Duggers, and all the others who hold up the candle and encourage us to trust the Lord and honor Him in the home. As a mother of 4 (5 come April) I am starting to stand out in the world and it can be uncomfortable at times. I have like-minded friends, but they are not always there to give me that shot in the arm that helps me to hold my head high and be proud of my growing belly. I know that children are a blessing from the Lord, but you get enough looks in the grocery store and you start thinking of ways to leave a few with Grandma so you won’t look so strange. That is why I’m drawn to your website. In some way I feel connected to a whole group of women who are striving to honor the Lord in just the same way. It is good to read magazines like Above Rubies, but I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to walk through your struggles. You have given us a real gift.
So as this 2nd piece of chocolate pecan pie settles, I just wanted to tell you that I am thankful for you and I pray you have a wonderful season of Thanksgiving.
Warmly,
Karen
Comment by Karen (November 23, 2007 @ 12:05 am )
Amy
Just to say I am so thankful that prayers have been answered for you, and you are the happy new mother of Elisabeth Hope - another precious little life. May God bless you and give you strength in the months ahead!
Here is what I’m grateful for!
http://3foldcord.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/a-wee-baby-girl/
Her name is Rhiannon Jane.
Blessings
Naomi
Comment by Naomi (November 23, 2007 @ 5:25 am )
I’m thankful for God’s great love and kindness towards my family- even during the tough times. I’m also thankful that we’re expecting baby #5 in May 2008. Happy Thanksgiving, Amy and congratulations on the birth of your beautiful new baby girl.
Comment by terry (November 23, 2007 @ 9:30 am )
What a great picture, Amy. Beautiful!
Comment by Holly (November 23, 2007 @ 3:28 pm )
Hello Amy! I haven’t commented here before but I know that my wife (Aimee) has been a faithful reader here and has often received some word of encouragement for from your writings. When we had gotten married, we didn’t know if she would be able to have children due to her just coming thru Ovarian Cancer. However, the Lord thought otherwise because He has chosen to bless us with six children in seven years.
What I thought was neat that here you were waiting for your sixth baby, while we were also waiting for our sixth. Our baby, Aimee Lynne, was born two and a half hours after your little girl! We ended up at the hospital due to complications but she and the baby are now doing fine.
Why am I writing this?! I don’t know. I just know that you have blessed my wife and now both of us couples have daughters born on the same day. In fact, when we got to the hospital, (the baby having already been born) my wife commented that our baby will now share her birthday with your little girl.
Thank you for your honesty in sharing of your struggles with raising a young family and teaching them the ways of God. God Bless you and your husband as you raise your daughter to glorify His name, and we will continue to do the same here.
God Bless!
-Japheth Stauffer
Comment by Japheth (November 23, 2007 @ 4:03 pm )
I forgot to link my wifes Blog! Sorry for the double comment!
Comment by Japheth (November 23, 2007 @ 4:04 pm )
Yippee, Amy!
*So* glad you are nausea-free, but even more glad of your awesome family. Great picture. Enjoy your holiday.
love,
andrea
Comment by Andrea (November 23, 2007 @ 4:16 pm )
It’s exciting to see all those little face and know that they are your blessings, isn’t it? Congratulations Scott family!
What am I thankful for? That the Lord has blessed me with a Godly, wonderful husband, 4 beautiful children and a Godly family surrounding us. Last, but not least, that there are about 5 weeks to go until we see our newest blessing! May the Lord make the weeks fly by!
Jennifer D
Comment by Jennifer D (November 23, 2007 @ 5:22 pm )
Beautiful family! Really glad to hear you are doing well.
I know you are super busy, but I wrote a post about Christmas today and I would love to hear what you think about it. Will you please stop by and read it if you get a chance? I need opinions from fellow believers!
Comment by Mindy (November 23, 2007 @ 5:49 pm )
Wow! Congratulations to all the moms and moms-to-be! Here’s to the time flying by for those of you who are waiting! That is exciting news; thanks for sharing. (Where is “Jo in Orlando”? Have you delivered yet?)
All right, already!
I’m working on it! Maybe tomorrow??
Comment by Amy Scott (November 23, 2007 @ 6:21 pm )
OK, Kim, update us when you’re able! (How cool is that?)
Comment by Amy Scott (November 23, 2007 @ 6:33 pm )
Not from a can with the ringed lines still imprinted on it. You should mush it down and at least get rid of the can imprint.
Comment by Amy Scott (November 23, 2007 @ 6:39 pm )
Congratulations, Amy! What a delight it is to see those six wonderful children and to know that they have such wonderful parents! May God bless and keep your family safe and in His arms.
Comment by Tom (November 23, 2007 @ 7:31 pm )
One more thing before I (TRY TO) get to work on that birth story…
Janet, It’s been 80 degrees down here, and it’s funny to read about snow! Greg just hung new french doors (a two day project) because the old ones had rusted through. When he finished that and walked outside, he discovered the pool pump was broken. He fixed that next and walked in and I told him, “The A/C is broken.” So, he ordered the part for that.
Anyway, it’s fun to read about others sitting there in snow while we melt away down here.
Just rambling.
Comment by Amy Scott (November 23, 2007 @ 8:03 pm )
Yes! My good news is that a few days ago we found out we are expecting again in July! It is our fourth child and the fourth in five years. We are so thankful and excited and thank God that He allowed us to find out during this week of reflection and gratitude.
I love the family picture
Comment by Kristi (November 24, 2007 @ 7:58 pm )
Amy,
I had my baby boy on Thanksgiving! We arrived the hospital at 4 a.m. and he was born at 4:30…au natural.
No interventions at all…I had a section the first time, a medically induced VBAC the second time after my water broke but labor did not quickly ensue and this time…it just all went soo fast. God is SOOO good and SO gracious. And we named our son, James Henry. He is precious and we are so enjoying being home together as a family. (We came home today!) Blessings to you.
Comment by Kim Mislock (November 24, 2007 @ 9:11 pm )
Congratulations, Amy. Enjoy this dizzyingly sweet time!
Comment by Kendra (November 26, 2007 @ 4:36 pm )
Congratulations!!! What a blessing!!
His,
Mrs. U
Comment by Mrs. U (November 28, 2007 @ 4:25 pm )
what a great blog and interesting life… But most of all what an absolutely beautiful family.. your are truly blessed…
Merry Christmas
love and hugs
marybeth
Comment by marybeth (December 8, 2007 @ 7:43 pm )