One day closer

Hi Friends! So, today we are one day closer to meeting our baby Blue! At 34 weeks I must say that I am feeling more pregnant than ever. Blue has me resting ALOT and losing energy really fast, but I know this tiny huge blessing in my tummy is worth it all!

I am so grateful for this small window of time God has given me to prepare my body and my heart for mommy-hood. The highlights of my days right now are the sweet, quiet mornings I get to spend with Jesus...dreaming, worshipping, nature walking, imagining all that Blue will get to be in his or her life. Sometimes things seem so still... like the calm before a magnificent storm, waiting in eager anticipation for something tremendous, something mighty, full of power, wonder, glory, life. I know these moment are timeless. And I am honored that God would choose me and our family for such a time as this. Bring on the RAIN!!

My sunrise walk.. I think God is SMILING

Stay tuned. Something amazing is about to happen....

Beautiful Changes

Our family is doing great - God is SO good to us! My apologies for this very delayed post. We're in the middle of a big change of seasons, and it's about to get even better with baby Blue's arrival in November!

One of the greatest transitions has been my recent "promotion" to Stay-at-Home-Mom. After lots of prayer and affirmation a few months back, I felt God releasing me from my full-time job at Gateway Church and into full-on preparation for His plans and dreams for our family. This includes full-on preparation for baby: rest, sleep, exercise, birth boot camp, and tons of learning about natural, healthy childbirth and parenting. I'm three weeks in, and I have to say that I am finding so much joy in this new job role of mine!



Pregnancy "perk": Protein galore!
 

Another huge reason for having these last few months at home before Blue's arrival is the opportunity for me to pursue the next big part of a life-long passion: a Holistic Health degree. Since being in Texas, the Lord has revealed so much to me about His heart for healing, health, wholeness, and vitality in every part of who we are: Spirit, Soul, AND Body. I am excited to get this huge educational piece under my belt that will greatly help to equip me for a ministry of Divine health and healing. Stay tuned for lots more to come on that!

Joseph is already the greatest daddy that I know. He smiles at, talks to, and prays over Blue all the time! It has been a real gift to see a new joy in him already, along with his amazing commitment to me and Blue through his rock-solid trust and obedience in where the Lord has him right now as the leader of our family. I've got to be the most blessed wife on the planet - it certainly feels like it!



August 25th: 28 1/2 weeks

I'm officially in the last trimester and stretch of this pregnancy. It has been quite the journey and continues to be a new adventure every single day. AND, I know the best is truly yet to come! We are praying and believing for HUGE things for Blue's birth, delivery, and destiny. God is about to do so many amazing things and I cannot wait to share yet another incredible testimony about our Father's extravagant goodness, richness, faithfulness, and love toward us!

Blue's first big gift: a car seat!

Going & Growing Strong

We are tremendously happy to report that Baby Blue is healthy and growing strong! This baby moves like crazy, and has particularly taken a liking to repeated late-night flips and somersaults. This little one is barely 2 pounds and already throws a punch like a full-term infant (or so we think).

 Mommy has been feeling worlds better since about18 weeks. Running and working out has taken on a whole new meaning and experience. I'm so grateful for renewed health and strength, and to be able to catch early-morning run sunrises once again. Maybe one day I will write a book and share my insights on being fit and pregnant... it's so important! I'm learning a ton.

I may be pregnant, but I can still flip a tire!

I must say that my husband continues to get handsomer and handsomer as the days go on (if that's possible). He's got the daddy "glow" and it shows! We've been having fun exploring the World of Baby in stores, books, and registries. It really is a whole new world of wonder, excitement, anticipation, and dreams. I don't think we've ever been happier than now. God is incredible!

A giant thank you to our army of pray warriors backing up the continued health and development of the precious life of our little bundle. We can't wait to meet this baby Blue. He or she is going to be something so special! Yay God!!

July 21st: 23 weeks and counting (that's my future baby diaper bag!)

Blue?

We have decided to name our baby "Blue" ... for now at least. It's the nickname that Blue got when we announced our pregnancy as "Our little BlueBonnet," with all the pretty Texas bluebonnet flowers in the background. We love bluebonnets (can you tell?)!

 Since then, we have noticed that this little nickname of Blue's has raised come curiosities as to the gender of our baby. Whereas some may associate the name "Blue" with "boy," we figured that a clarification was probably in order to clear up any sort of rumors that this little one of ours is indeed a little Joseph in the making.

We do not know whether Blue is a boy or a girl, and we will not know officially until November. We've chosen to be SURPRISED. It's a decision we've made together, and we're beyond excited at the anticipation of what such a gift will mean. Ask me at the end if it was worth it (I'm confident it will be a resounding YES!)

June 18: 19 weeks

Until then.. feel free to keep sending in your votes as to the gender of baby Blue. We are thoroughly enjoying everyone's speculations and reasonings  :0) 

Future daddy in our new glider

The Mighty Call of a Mother

Many of you know that the first trimester of my pregnancy was one of the greatest physical (and spiritual) challenges of my life. Looking back, I know that it was all a direct attack of the Enemy to steal joy, health, strength, and life from both myself and baby Blue. 

Well, what Satan has intended for harm, God has (and continues to) make into something powerful and beautiful! The devil has messed with the wrong Momma! The poem below pretty much sums it up. For all you mama's and future mama's out there... be encouraged and take heart! Your calling is one-of-a-kind!

"My willingness to carry life is a revenge, the antidote, the great rebuttal of every murder, every abortion, and every genocide.

I sustain humanity. Deep inside of me life grows.

I am death’s opposition.

I have pushed back the hand of darkness today. I have caused there to be a weakening tremor among the ranks of those set on earth’s destruction. 

Today, a vibration that calls angels to attention echoed throughout time. Our laughter threatened hell today.

I dine with the great’s of God’s Army. I made their meals, I tied their shoes. Today, I walked with greatness, and when they were tired, I carried them. I have poured myself out for the cause today.

It’s finally quiet, but life stirs inside of me. Gaining strength, the pulse of life sends a constant reminder to both good and evil that I have yielded myself to heaven and now carry its dream. 

No angel has ever had such a privilege, nor any man. I am humbled by the honor. I am great with destiny.

I birth the freedom fighters. In the great War, I am the leader of the underground resistance.

I smile at the disguise of my troops, surrounded by a host of warriors, destiny swirling, invisible yet tangible, and the anointing to alter history. 

Our footsteps make our land for conquest. 

We move undetected throughout the common places. 

Today, I was a barrier between evil and innocence. 
I was the gatekeeper watching over the hope of mankind, and no intruder trespassed.

There is not an hour of the day or night when I turn from my post.

The fierceness of my love is unmatched on the earth.

And because I smile instead of frown, the world will know the power of Grace.

Hope has feet. It will run to the corners of the earth because I stood up against destruction.

I am a woman. I am a mother. I am the keeper and sustainer of life here on earth.

Heaven stands in honor of my mission. No one else can carry my call.

I am the daughter of Eve, and Eve has been redeemed.

I am the opposition of death.

I am a WOMAN."

(from a weekend message at Bethel Church) 

A Brand New Season

It's a new season in the Team Jobi household! 2013 has brought many exciting new ventures our way, the greatest, most beautiful one being the appearance of our first BABY on the scene! Baby "BlueBonnet" is due this November, but we're already having fun talking and singing to baby "Blue" as he or she grows and moves around in my yet-to-be-seen mommy tummy.

May 22nd : 15 weeks

 I am sure that learning how to be great parents will be a life-long, persistent pursuit, but we are looking forward to the ride! We stand completely in awe of our Heavenly Father's marvelous timing and intentions for us, always. We know that the best things are yet to come... we can only imagine!

Thank you to all of you who have been faithfully praying for my health and for the life of baby "Blue." We are so grateful for the showers of attention, love and support that have been poured into our lives during this time. Your prayers are powerful and we're forever grateful.















 With Love,
Joseph & Cobi