Intro

We named our blog “Raising Mustard Seeds” after the famous parable in Matthew’s Gospel. We had some mustard seeds of our own laying dormant in our hearts, and finally, the year before our marriage, we began to let those seeds grow. Our journey with Christ hasn’t always been easy, but it has bore more fruit than we could possibly imagine. And through the mustard seeds He planted in our hearts, He opened them to receive little mustard seeds of our own…

While Jesus in this parable is talking about how faith and our relationship with God should grow from something very small to something mighty and powerful, it’s applicable to our children as well. It is our hope that through prayer and proper parenting, our children will grow from small and helpless (tiny mustard seeds) to being mighty in Christ, so that they will be shining lights in the world and people will come to “dwell in the branches” of their faith.

So, this is our little space in the big internet where we will share our most likely crazy experiences as we start our family and we hope those who are close to us will enjoy laughing at us and with us, and maybe even learn something new :)

Monday, February 4, 2013

Love Bursts

OMG. 
You guys. 
I have a baby!!!!! 
A real live BABY!!!! 
And I get to KEEP her!!!

Every day at random times (not coincidentally, rarely from 1-6 in the morning ha ha ha), my heart is absolutely overcome with joy and love knowing that Gianna is here and she is my daughter! Chris and I call them love bursts.

She's only been with us for two weeks, and they haven't been the easiest couple of weeks, but she's completely stolen our hearts. We never had a chance--we are so head over heels in love with her.

I'm the luckiest momma alive :-)



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  1. BrookeFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    oh my gosh she is the CUTEST!! oh and you look amazing! :))

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    1. Chris and RachelFebruary 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM

      Thanks!! You are too sweet :-) we think she's pretty friggin adorable, too!

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  2. Mrs. BjorklundFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    She's absolutely the luckiest little girl alive! She's beautiful and I'm so proud to know you and Chris both. :) Congrats, Momma! You look amazing.

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