Messy Boy

Isaiah was so messy eating his cereal. Grandma had to hold his hands down.
What a cutie!!

I've had enough! 

Update

Uncle Pete did come to the States and got to meet Isaiah for the first time. It was so sweet! Pete has been seeing Dr's and getting tests done so we are just waiting for final results to see what the Dr's decide. In the process of all this, he also burst his eardrum so has to see a specialist for that and give it time to heal. Alice and the kids are possibly coming to the States in another week or so. Charity and Sammy are very excited to meet Isaiah! I know they will have a blast together!

Isaiah has been sick as well with a very runny nose! He went to the Dr yesterday and they just want me to watch him. He may need antibiotics if it doesn't go away, but they don't want to rush into it. He has his 4 month check-up tomorrow (Thurs 2/1) and will get his shots. Poor little boy is going to be miserable! He no longer is put to bed to cry himself to sleep. As a mom, I couldn't do that while he is sick. So he very nicely falls asleep being rocked. It is so nice. He still takes his 30-45 min naps. But he is going to bed by 8-830, getting up around 4 or 5 for a bottle and then up for the day around 8. But he usually just talks and giggles in his crib for a half hour or so before I get him. Plus it gives mommy a little extra sleep!

He has started cereal so I will try to post pics later. He is a mess! But it sure gave us a laugh. I can't believe how big he is getting. He was 17 1/2 pounds yesterday.

Thank you to all of you for all the prayers! We love you all!

PLEASE PRAY!

Please join us in praying for Andy's dear brother Pete and his wife Alice and kids Charity (5) and Sammy (2). They are missionaries in Burkina Faso Africa and are experiencing health problems. Pete has been sick and took a turn for the worse today. They need to decide about coming to the States for medical treatment. Also the cost of getting Alice and the kids home so they won't be away from their daddy, which is hard on them, making it harder for Alice.
Please pray that the Great Physician and Healer will make Pete well and if they do come to the States, that there will be Dr's readily available to treat him and figure out his medical condition. And there will be no difficulties with getting Alice and the kids home as well.

GO BEARS!

How happy the Brokopp household is that the Chicago Bears are going to the Superbowl. We will definitely be dressed in our outfits to support our team. Even Isaiah is a little fan, even though he doesn't know it yet! We will be sure to post pics.

Such a sweet boy

Isaiah was so happy the other day and looking so cute. Daddy sat Isaiah in his chair and he thought he was such a big boy!
 

From a Mommy's heart

I've been wanting to write what is on my heart for a while now, but have let the busyness of life keep me from it. So while Isaiah is napping (trying to get himself to sleep) I thought I would take the time.

I am so THANKFUL to our wonderful Lord and Savior to have blessed me with my wonderful son Isaiah. I never dreamed that I would have a child that was from my own flesh, which was okay with me. At first I went through feelings of anger. I wondered what I did wrong that God didn't want to bless me with a child. I knew the verse in Psalm 127 that says "children are a reward from the Lord." I felt that the Lord wasn't rewarding me because of past sins. Once I accepted that I may never carry a child I was able to lean on Christ and look to Him for all my help. I sought comfort in Him and little did I know that He was preparing me for a miracle. Andy & I truly believe that Isaiah is a miracle. We may never have any more children, but God chose to listen to the faithful prayers of His people. I am in AWE of the vast numbers of friends, family and even strangers that prayed for my body to be healed in order to have a child. So I want to say "THANK YOU" to all of you for your huge part!

I am humbled that God chose me to be Isaiah's mom. He perfectly formed him in my womb to be just the child for us. In this life I want to accomplish being the best mom to Isaiah and teaching him to grow into a Godly man who wants to serve Christ and has a passion for loving others. I don't want him to be thought of as a godly man just because he is a pastor's child, but because he truly shows the love of Christ to everyone he meets. I believe that God created Isaiah for a great purpose, most importantly to love Him as his personal Savior. I also know that Isaiah is God's child, not mine. I am just borrowing him for a time to teach Him the way of Truth. It is so hard for me to fathom that as much as I love Isaiah, Jesus loves him even more. And Jesus also has that love for me, even through all the times that I disobeyed Him and dishonored Him. I want Isaiah to always know that I love him unconditionally and to never question how important he is to us, his parents. We have been given the greatest job on this earth, to raise Isaiah.

The following poem I recieved while still pregnant. It wasn't until after having Isaiah that I understood the full meaning of it. It touched my heart greatly.

Before I was a Mom, I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth every day.

Before I was a Mom, I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry about whether my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night!

Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests, or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom, I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

I can only imagine what our Heavenly Father feels for us and the pain He has when we hurt. I pray that if anyone reading this doesn't know the joy that is found in Christ, that you would find someone to talk to about it. I pray that you long for Jesus and His AWESOME love.
The most important thing that I have learned as a Mom is that life is precious and every moment is special. God gives us each of these and I need to spend more time thanking Him and loving Him. Most importantly, sharing Him with everyone I know.

Thank you Father for loving me, even when I feel unloveable. Thank you for sending your ONLY Son to die just for me. I couldn't give up Isaiah to save others. Thank you for forgiving me and making my heart pure. Most importantly for forgetting my past sins after I seek your forgiveness. May everyone I meet see You reflected in me. I want to live my life for You and follow You where you send me, whether down the street or across the ocean. My life is Yours and I want to serve You always. I love you Father.

Please Mom!

Mom, I'm trying to watch TV and you always have that camera in my face.



Do you think he has had enough? 

I love Daddy

Isaiah loves to climb all over daddy and hang onto his hair.  

Grandma's Boy

Isaiah is definitely a Grandma and Nana's boy. This onesie was too sweet that he got for a gift, but, not from Grandma or Nana. 

Little Bears Fan

Isaiah got daddy a Chicago Bears outfit for himself (not for daddy). We can't wait to get family pics done with all our Bears outfits!  

How cute!

Oh how I LOVE to be naked 

Space Boy

I think this outfit looks like a space suit thing. He was too cute!
 

I belong to Mommy

I love this little sleeper. My heart definitely belongs to Isaiah
 

It does get better

It does get better! Last night was the worst for me as far as listening to Isaiah cry, but he did great. He was in bed by 825 and quiet by 910. He got up at 2 and then up for the day at 7. If he goes 830 to 7 every night that will be great. He is down for his 2nd nap already today. We are trying to break him of these 30 minute naps.
We keep praying and know that it will get better with time. He still gives us his winning smile and giggle when he gets up so we know he forgives us for letting him cry.

Snug Bug

Isaiah is my little snug bug after his bath. This was today and he loved being all wrapped in the towel. He is too cute! 

Does it get better?

Andy and I decided that we were just going to put Isaiah in bed and let him put himself to sleep, despite the screaming. It is torture on me! I am staying at the computer so I can't hear him. The screaming has gone to random whining, crying and squawking. I feel like a bad mom for doing this, but we had to do something. He just isn't sleeping at all and I am so tired and getting nothing done. Please say a prayer for us when you think of it, especially for me. Isaiah is my sweet baby boy and I adore him. This breaks my heart to have him so upset.
I know God hears our every prayer and knows our hurts and needs.

Prayer

Please pray for us as we are trying to get Isaiah on some what of a schedule. He doesn't like to miss anything and has a hard time going to sleep, for naps and bedtime. He cries and gets all messed up. His naps usually last for 30-45 minutes and he takes about 4 of those a day. The last one being at 6 or 7 at night, so then he is awake until midnight. He is usually up 1 or 2 times a night. I am exhausted and not sure what else to do. I will take any advice that anyone has to offer!

Love you all

3 Months

Isaiah is 3 months old today AND he rolled over for the first time! From his belly to his back. It startled him a little, but not as much as me clapping and cheering. Unfortunately, daddy was not home to see it. So hopefully tomorrow it will happen again. It was so neat, but also makes me realize that my baby is growing up.

Little Duck

 

Chicks dig me

The shirt says it all! Need I say more?