Isaac being used by God

So I am on a roll! Two blogs in two days. I really wanted to get this one up because it's just another amazing story of God using Isaac to touch someone else's life. This weekend was a complete whirl wind of emotions. Friday morning we found out that Matt's Grandpa Robinson passed away to be with His heavenly Father. Praise God he is no longer suffering and in any pain! He was one of the most devoted ministers I have ever met and made sure that everyone he came in contact with knew Jesus the one he preached 63 years about! What a life and legacy! More on that in another blog :).....

That same day we found out Mac had fleas...which meant major cleaning and fogging the house. So Saturday we evacuate the house to Nana's while we waited for the defogging of the fleas!  Nana as soon as we hit the doors...let's go to Jonesboro to Hobby Lobby in Wal-Mart. -Being the mother I am I hesitated because I knew Isaac would have to be in the car quite a bit over the next two days for Grandpa Robinson's funeral but who can say no to Nana right?  So we headed to hobby lobby first oh how I could stay in there for hours!  We got a few things to start Isaac's scrapbooking and I find the first available checker or should I say God picked her for us. : )

Now we get up there and immediately she looks at Isaac and says how old is he?  I begin the process of explaining  he is 6 months old..we get this question every time we check out I do believe. But then she's asks a not so normal question. What day was he born on?  I said January 31st.  She said, My baby boy is the same age. He was born on January 30th. Of course I thought oh cool how neat...that thought changed after her next statement.  She then proceeds to tell me her baby was  a still born. She carried her baby the full nine months only to lose him. My heart sank. She said that he had wrapped the cord around him. She said that this was her first day back at work and that she had been wondering what her little boy would look like about now and that seeing Isaac helped make her day a little bit better.  I proceeded to ask her name which is Heidi by the way. I told her that Isaac and I would be sure to keep her in our prayers. She said be sure to hug and kiss that baby everyday, and then she said this which was even more amazing. I know that my baby in heaven is being held and loved more than I could ever.

All that in one moment. Just a check out. Now I did not even make it out the door before crying my eyes out.  My mind began racing with thoughts.  I can't imagine and then I think that was almost Isaac. If only God hadn't intervened and made it to where my appointment was changed to Monday instead of Friday...that would have been Isaac. Then of course the Why question. Why God did you not spare that baby. What plan do you have for Isaac that you saved him. Then God tells me...Isaac is going to let others see that I can still do miracles, that I am the One who can give hope, peace and love to those who need it.   This is not the first time he's used Isaac like this every time I am just more amazed and yes scared.  I think as Isaac's parents we have the responsibility of allowing God to use him and teaching Isaac to let God use him in whatever ways He wants. The decisions we make for him have huge effects. What if I would have been lazy and not went...Heidi would have never felt the peace she may have needed.

I say that to say this...(step on soap box)....as parents we are there to make those decisions for them right now until they are old enough too...like when their 18 : ) Example: because i've seen this hundred's of times. Parent to child-"do you want to go to church today?" What kind of question is that? YOU are the Parent! Of course they are going to say no so they can stay at home sleep in, watch t.v., go to their softball/baseball/basketball/football whatever practice or game.  If we don't take a stand and make the decisions that are Godly decisions for our children how do we expect them to just grow up doing things for Christ if just expect them to figure it out on their own? We must pour as much of Jesus in them as possible!

So yes I know that's alot but it's been heavy on my heart the more I replay her story and seeing our duty as parents to be the best Godly parents we know to be. One's that show our children how greatly you can be blessed if you just let God use you and listen to Him. This mother thing is so great, exciting, nerve racking, and very scary. I'm doing the best I can but I must do better in allowing God to use us as a family. I don't want Isaac to ever doubt our love for God.  So, just a bunch of random things going on in my head that I needed to put out somewhere else. I pray for Heidi today God that you would give her a love and peace only you can give.

Love,
Sarah and Isaac

six weeks old

six months old

6 months update

So here's our update for those of  you who would like more than a picture posted on facebook :) Haha we rarely get the laptop out these days unless it is to pay bills which to me I would much more prefer talking about Isaac Wayne than paying bills. So here's a little info on what our little man is up to these days:

He usually wakes up about 6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m. (which is so marvelous!) P.s. always with a big grin on his face-even better :)

He then awaits patiently for his breakfast which now includes cereal, jar of fruit, and then 5-6 ounces of mommy milk.  By now he usually goes back to sleep for another 30 minutes or so. We get out of our jammies and play play play. He loves to stand up in his jumperoo and watch his one episode of yo gabba gabba for the day...he loves that show literally will watch the whole episode! Sometimes we go for a walk when it's not too hot outside. Then we eat lunch around 11:30 or 12:00 same as breakfast except we put in a vegetable. Then we play a little longer then take an hour nap...then if we're lucky we see daddy at 3:30 P.m.! If not we patiently await for daddy and have a little snack ( bottle) around 5:00 p.m. we play with daddy then get ready for bed around 8:30 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. eat then go to bed. That's the summary of the day for Isaac, Mac and I!  

He is now 15 pounds or more! He's over 25 inches long! His hair seems to grow everyday! he's got more hair than Matt now I think :) He can now sit up on his own! Yay! He loves to stand up with us helping him.  He still laughs out loud, and gives you the biggest grins! He has great hand eye coordination. His new favorite thing...putting both hands on my face and pulling me in to give me a hug and big kiss....well I like to think it's a kiss really it's just him trying to bite :)  

Everything gets put in the mouth for taste testing...especially our feet!  He also can roll over both ways just like it's nothing now :)  We have tried all of our vegetables and fruits! He loved them all and only had a reaction to the applesauce. He has definitely recognized Mac now and he loves him...he gets so tickled at him running around. He loves anything water...bath time, his pool time, or swimming at Uncle A's and Annie's new pool!

He really is doing great. It's absolutely amazing to watch him grow...it feels like he does it every minute right in front of me. He's getting so big so quickly!  He may be a preemie but looking at him today you would never be able to tell by all the things he can do. He really would only be 5 1/2 months old about now according to his due date. I will have to post another blog just to tell you how God reminds us of the amazing miracle He performed in Isaac and the ways He has already used him!  God is just so gracious to us....we can never thank Him enough for all the ways He has blessed us these past wonderful 6 months. Their have definitely been some bumps along the way but those are nothing compared to what others have faced. 

Love,

Matthew, Sarah, Isaac and Mac

P.s.. I couldn't post without pictures!!!

Hilarious right? This is breakfast time!

My first time swimming in Uncle and Annies pool with Aidan!

My first pair of tennis shoes! They tasted good!

Glad to be outside!

Sitting up all by myself!

Hanging out with mommy!

Baby Isaac...our little miracle

So this post is probably a little long overdue but we've been a little busy :) but a very good busy. Isaac has finally arrived!  For those who don't know he was born January 31, 2011 at 8:42 p.m. weighing in at a huge : ) 3pds and 4ounces.  He was 6wks early due to my amnotic fluid being low and his heart rate was up and down. So they decided it was better for him to be out rather than in.  Needless to say this was very unexpected. We went  for a check up...thank the Lord or Isaac might not have been with us. I was feeling fine, no complications other than blood pressure, wasn't feeling any different my appointment was suppose to be later that Friday instead of that Monday but it got switched because of the week before and my high blood pressure  Isn't God's perfect timing amazing and how He works out every little detail if not for Him Isaac wouldn't be here.  It was definitely a night we will never forget and love telling because of what a miracle God performed in Isaac's life. The doctors were all waiting when he came out to send him off to either Le Boneur's or Children's hospitial in Little Rock because they were sure there would be complications him being this early. 

Before rushing me back for an emergency c-section the first thing Matt did was grab my hand and pray for God's hand to be upon our little boy and our doctors and to be with us and our nerves :) I have to say I have the most wonderful husband in that moment he was as cool as a cucumber through the whole thing be stronger than ever.   We went back they began to to the surgery then we hear him crying the most beautiful sound I've ever heard.  The doctors were in awe because he sounded like any other 8 pound baby coming out instead of a little 3 pounder. They were all like my he's a spunky little thing...that he is for sure :)  Matt went back with them they only had to put him on 40% oxygen instead of the normal 100% that most preemies have to be put on. He didn't have to go anywhere.

By that morning he was of the oxygen breathing on his own and only had to be in the incubator to help keep his tempture up.  Words can not express how grateful we are for God giving us such a little miracle and giving him the strength he needed.   It has been a long few tiring months but God has been so good to us and is to us all the time.  We love sharing our story so others can know that God is still in the miracle business and what a work He has already begun in Isaac's life. We can't wait to see what amazing things God  has in store for our little guy we know it must be something big!  We thank you all for your prayers, love, comfort and support through all of this but most of all glory to God. Sorry it's taken so long to get this up but we've been a little preoccupied enjoying every little mintue we can with Isaac.  Here's a few picture of then and now to see how amazing God is and what a work he has done in just three months Isaac has gained 6 pounds he is now over 9 pounds! 

Love,

The Robinson's

P.s. Mac has been the best proctective big brother there is :)

His very first picture ...

6 weeks old

first church visit

50 days left...

Well there are only just 50 days or sooner :) until the arrival of Isaac! It's crazy! We are oh so excited, anxious, and nervous!  We are still going every two weeks for check ups. We had a little bump in the road with my blood pressure and just to be on the safe side I've been on bed rest this week and must continue to do light activity and no stress to make sure he doesn't come too early.  We're good though God is taking great care of us and so is my wonderful husband. I'm so blessed to have such a loving and caring husband and best friend.  I thank God so much for him, our family and friends who have prayed and loved us so much through this amazing journey!

Isaac is not as quite as active as he was because he's running out of room in there! :)  I just continue to get more hungrier than ever :) I feel like now I'm home laying around that's all I want to do! I just think there's sooo much to get done before he gets here! :) I have definitely been in full nesting mode it's even harder because I'm not suppose to be up and doing alot. But matt and the family has been amazing wonderful help! I have complete faith it will be all ready for his arrival!

I thought I'd post some pictures of Isaac's nursery this far :) Which is the crib and painting and boarding is up! We are making progress! We have our baby showers coming up and we are so excited!
                                                This one is darker because it's night and  it was taken on my phone..

                                          Here's the day time picture and that's what the color really looks like...

Will keep you updated! Thanks for your prayers! We love you all! 

Matthew, Sarah, Isaac, & Mac : )

Week 29!

Well, I haven't been the best mommy blogger but will be updating more since the swelling in my feet have decided to show up : ) I'll be propping up alot more over the next few weeks! Yes, we are now in the third trimester!  I can't believe it Isaac will be here in just 10 weeks! AHHHH! :) We have yet to start nursery production but thanks to the grandparents crew coming in Friday to paint and get things put together and put up that will finally get done! : )  Will post pictures as soon as well they are done I've already been instructed to stay out while painting  goes on. God has definitely been teaching me to not be so controlling over these last 7 months and that its okay to ask for help.  : ) I'm still learning though.  


Let's see Isaac is now about 3 pounds and around 17 inches is what the baby book says we don't know exact measurements. I do however know, he is an awesome kicker! He loves to get moving right when Matt gets out of bed to go to work in the mornings now around 6:20 a.m. Then he gets extremely active late at night around 8:00 p.m-10:00 p.m.  There's been the occasionally 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. movements.   He also has learned his daddy's voice he responds to Matt's deep voice he's occasionally punched or kicked at him.  He does however move sometimes when I do read at night. Yes, Isaac and I have story time already together,  maybe not every night but at least a couple of times a week.  


I am beginning to feel the symptoms of the third trimester. Nice lovely Shrek feet that are so swollen no shoes really fit.  Definitely tossing more at night and it takes a little longer to roll over from one side to the other : )  I feel the need to clean constantly.  I haven't had any weird cravings yet.  I do now wake up at 2 or 3 and have to get a Tums for heartburn and indigestion :) So hopefully he will have lots of hair :)  


So that's the update so far. We had a very blessed Christmas enjoying the birth of our Savior.  Spending time with family and just imagining  what it's going to be like next Christmas with Isaac here.  Matt and I thank God everyday for this miracle that will soon make his appearance in this crazy world.  We pray that we will be that Godly influence that he needs and will always know where God takes first place in home.  We are so blessed to have wonderful family and friends who made sure to instill those values in Matthew and I.    We love you and hope you have a very Happy and Blessed New Year!


Love,
The Robinsons

Only a month behind :)

So I told you guys I couldn't make any promises about keeping up weekly with this blog :)  It's been a little busy around here lately. It seems once October hits, it's time for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Good news is...we're over the half way mark! Whoohoo! We are now 21 weeks and 5 days! Isaac is growing and he's actually a week ahead of schedule is what we found out at our last appointment : ) so possibly the first week of March instead of March 12th. Doctor is still going to say the due date is March 12th though :)  Isaac was 13 ounces last appointment.

We go back November 15th for our next check up. He should be a pound! He is definitely moving a lot more. Especially at night when we're home and I'm sitting on the couch every night from about 8:00-9:00 I can really feel him. Matt has felt him two times, but he has to really be kicking. So far he's definitely got a pretty good kick on him : ) So those things have been really exciting for us. It's just amazing to sit there and feel him moving like that. God is just so amazing!

We've got his bedding and things picked out. The grandmas are going to take care of those for us!-which is awesome!  I don't know who was more excited about that Matt or the grandmas :)  We've got the paint colors narrowed down and will try to get his room painted and beaded board up before Christmas because things will be getting extra busy! Cravings have been here and there-Isaac and I definitely really enjoy ice-cream!  Also, spicy foods are good- and after every meal comes indigestion and heartburn-all i can say is he has to have matt's hair! Because I was bald. Matt however was cool and had a mohawk going on it's adorable. I'll try to post a picture-he'll get me good if i do that though :)  So that's the scoop so far! I will try to do better :) Awww yeah as Isaac's first halloween Trunk or treat at church sort of with us this is what the family dressed up as minus mac :(  he was there with us though through the excitement :) We were Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac! Really tried fitting mac in but even as creative as matt is he had trouble coming up with something for mac.

Here's what we're praying for this week in Isaac's development from our little prayer book:

Lord, 

My little baby is adding fat to his bones this week. How exciting! This will keep him warm for when he enters into this cold world. THese layers will cushion and protect him and give me something to kiss and pinch :) Lord, I pray that you will always keep our child warn and protected. I thank you that he will be born in a warm place and live in a warm home. I thank you that we can afford diapers, clean clothing, and blankets.  And he'll have so many loved ones to snuggle with around the clock. God will you send your angels to protect my darling child? As much as I'd loved to be there for him every second of his life, I know I cant be.  Even if I could, some things are beyond my control. Help me trust you to protect our little one.  He already means the world to us.

In Jesus Name,

Amen!

Week 18

 So sorry I'm behind on blogging : ) It's all because of the great news we have found out that we're having a boy! His name will be Isaac Wayne Robinson.  Matt found the name the Sunday morning before we found out what we were having.  Isaac means-"he laughs" because of Abraham and Sarah laughing when God told them they would be blessed with a child at such an old age. When he showed me Isaac we just knew that's what we felt God wanted to name him.  This is what we're praying for little Isaac this week:
Our baby's legs are strengthening this week, Lord. His legs are getting  harder and longer. I marvel at how you make things grow. As I think of baby legs, I think of little ones learning to stand and then taking a step  and then walking.  And once they can walk there's no stopping them. God, I want our child's legs to be physically fit and strong.  But more important, I want him to use his legs to follow you. I want him to physically walk with you all of his days-in his actions, the places he goes, the things she does.  But also spiritually-making choices that honor you, seeking to please you always.  I know it isn't always easy walking down that  " narrow road." The pressure to conform will be high.  Will you help me build up spiritual muscle in my child, so that walking with you is something he desires and is able to do?

We're almost half way there!  I can't believe it!  We can't wait for little Isaac to arrive!  Matthew is super excited too and talks to him every day.  Now the fun begins of planning for him and his nursery! Dr. Seuss is what we have decided on for his nursery.  Matthew has already got to laying plans out and drawing up some sketches :) Thanks for all the prayers and support we love you all dearly!

In Him,

Matthew, Sarah, Isaac, and of course Mac : )