INTRODUCING BABY KENT #4
Because in the Kent family, you are “not just a number“… (see below for ultrasound video!)
I am excited to introduce you to our fourth child, which just so happens to be ANOTHER BOY! (this makes 4). Of course, we are completely excited and thankful that we see every sign of a completely healthy baby. And it goes without saying that we were surprised to find we were not having the little girl that we’d hoped and prayed for. Disappointing? A little bit. “Why” questions? Maybe a couple. But allow me to share where I’ve been camping out…
I am completely convinced that this baby is special. God knew we’d prayed for a girl. And my experience with [how amazing our God is] tells me that this is a specially chosen baby. God has never failed to demonstrate that He knows what He is doing, despite the prayers we pray (with often very limited knowledge). Without a doubt, we will look back on this moment with much more insight (and a crazy love for our 4th child) and realize, even more: God is faithful.
So, if you find yourself in a season of life where you are facing circumstances you haven’t planned for (or even desired), you are also in a divinely powerful moment in time where you can choose to elevate your thinking above and beyond your five senses and look to the living God who sent His Son, Jesus, so that we would “have life and more abundantly”. Thinking His thoughts (which are “higher than our thoughts”) will bring you to a place of peace and freedom. Today, believe His promises are “Yes, and Amen!” and choose to live life with your eyes wide open anticipating the great things He is doing in our lives and throughout this earth.
It is God who “gives us the desires of our heart”, so we are also excited to see how God fulfills the desire we have concerning a little girl. The story is not over…
Julie
Oh wow!!!! I’m in tears over here, thank you very much! What a treat to see this video. It’s almost [almost] as good as being there in person. Almost.
I’m so encouraged by what you wrote, Cory. Thank you.
Love you guys, love ALL of your boys, and can’t wait to see you…
Oct 30, 2009 @ 12:35 PM
Uche
I love this… I feel your joy. The Dreamland theme song is great… awesome lyrics. Well done bro!! Love to your now “heavy” Mrs.
Oct 30, 2009 @ 1:21 PM
Breah
So wish i could live closer to you guys, esecially now. And SO excited to see how God knocks you off your feet with baby number four. Love you guys so much! looking forward til i get to see you next . . .
Oct 30, 2009 @ 4:41 PM
Laura Collins
Congrats guys! Cory….I’m encouraged by what you had to say….very well put! We too have the desire to have a baby girl (and if you haven’t heard yet, we’re expecting a baby in June!)…and it was good to read what you wrote – and thanking God that he DOES know better than we know. I keep saying…He knows what gender of kids I’ll be a better mom to and if we don’t have a girl…I must be a better mom to boys
How awesome to see the video of the ultrasound! That’s amazing.
Oct 30, 2009 @ 6:50 PM
Heather Harbolt
Welcome to the Four Boys Club! That’s awesome. Can’t wait to hear what unique name you will come up with. Have a good weekend!
Oct 30, 2009 @ 7:05 PM
Andrea E
I love it, that, “the story is not over….”
With 4 boys, will you consider starting/continuing Four Boys’ Frozen Custard?
Oct 30, 2009 @ 9:50 PM
Monica Groen
Another boy! I am so excited for you. Still not sure how I feel about watching an ultrasound. That was my first time so I guess it was enlightening.
I love you and miss you both very much!
Oct 30, 2009 @ 10:11 PM
Alana
What a lucky baby to be given to such a wonderful family, GOD is good. I know he will bring joy to your lives as he grows up, as your other sons have, and one day, before you even know it, your home will be filled with daughters -in -law that love you, and GOD willing, grandsons and granddaughters. I love you all, and look forward to seeing you soon, Alana
Oct 31, 2009 @ 6:46 PM
Tina Turley
just wanted to say that you are in my prayers and that you are loved
God Bless
Nov 13, 2009 @ 9:23 PM
Laura Collins
I watched this again after hearing that he is now with Jesus….how precious this video is to have. A little something to hold close as a memory of this sweet, short life.
Nov 14, 2009 @ 11:14 AM