Q: Wait, what? Are you joking?
A: No, this is the real deal. New baby on the way!

Q: Heh heh heh don’t yall know what causes that?
A: Yes, thank you for asking! If you would like us to explain it, we have a very helpful book from Focus on the Family. Whiteboard session is extra.

Q: Did you do this on purpose? Are you crazy?
A: Well, we’d have to define THIS. But specifically in regard to pregnancy, no, this was not planned. In fact, we are 18 months post-vasectomy. Life finds a way. Let’s call it a great surprise, a miracle even.

Q: What does this mean for Jess’s job at the church?
A: Luckily my (Jess) gestational state will not directly interfere with my pastoring abilities. If at some point I end up on bedrest, I will still work by computer and maybe even have meetings couch-side.

Q: Would you like nutritional and or/medical advice?
A: Thank you for asking! Not particularly :D

But seriously, just tell Richy and maybe he’ll crush it up in my cereal or something.

Q: How pregnant are you? Why are you talking about it so early?
A: We are just over a month. 5ish weeks and we believe every life is worth celebrating. We think this one will go the distance and be our first full-sized baby at birth. But even if this baby has a short life, we want to celebrate every day. For that reason we are letting you all in on it now! Currently our due date is Cinco De Mayo, which is very fitting in a dietary sense. Yum.

Q: What do you need/ How can we help?
A: That will be clearer as this pregnancy unfolds. We would love your prayers. We have a lot of faith and we’re very excited about this baby, but doubt and fear can creep in. We would appreciate you praying for peace for us (and pray for a looooong pregnancy) In time we may need help with the kids or the house or food. For now prayer and positivity will help us the most.