{About Me}
Sam and I have been married since I was 19. He was 20. He's an OIF, medically retired veteran of the Army and Marines. We have 5 children - Bella was born in 2009 after a rather bumpy pregnancy and her first year was mostly crazy reflux. Preston and Julian, my identical twins, were born at 20 weeks in 2012 and lived only a few hours. Kaden was born full term in 2013 seemingly perfect, and at 4 days old he was found to have cardiomyopathy due to ciHHV-6. He passed away at 3 weeks old. Charlotte was born in 2015, and was a complete surprise to us. Each of them have changed our lives completely.
Currently I'm in school to become a counselor who focuses on trauma and grief.
I love Jesus - even though sometimes I get really angry and upset at the way our life has gone. I hope through my faults, insecurities, snarkiness, selfish nature, and general mess - my love for Christ and His work in my life shines through in my story.
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84 Comments
R. Emmylou Dooly
December 20, 2012 at 9:06 pm
SQUEALSIES!
Lisa
December 18, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Congrats!
Becky Campbell
December 18, 2012 at 3:19 pm
I am SO incredibly happy for you all! I had a feeling last week that this annoucement was coming, but just hoped and prayed it would! I will continue to pray for you all through these next few months! FYI…August 22nd is a fabulous day to have a baby…that’s when my son was born and he will be 14 next year! WAH! Lots of love, hugs and prayers coming your way! Thank you for sharing this blessed news with us! ♥
Christine Ferguson
December 18, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Oh my god, I’m crying after reading this! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Kira
December 18, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Oh CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Christy
December 18, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Congratulations! Been wondering and thinking about you. So very happy for you and can’t wait to hear more about it. If it gets overwhelming, remember to just take it one day at a time and be happy <3.
Haley
December 18, 2012 at 1:07 pm
So very very excited and happy for you!!! I will be keeping you in my prayers always!!! CONGRATULATIONS! 🙂
Marta
December 18, 2012 at 12:22 pm
xoxo!! Here to talk anytime! It’s scary and I would love to help you through it. Love!
Melissa P
December 18, 2012 at 11:54 am
Oh I really needed to hear such special news today! Congratulations and Merry Christmas!
Laura O’Rourke
December 18, 2012 at 11:45 am
A million billion congrats! 🙂 Can’t wait to read more about this!
Meg O.
December 18, 2012 at 11:38 am
How incredible!! Congratulations!!!!
mrs.d
December 18, 2012 at 11:35 am
Congratulations!!! 🙂 So exciting.. We’ve been trying for 5 months.. hopefully this month is our month!
Jen
December 18, 2012 at 8:40 am
I really couldn’t be more excited for you!! Praying well wishes as always. Miss you!!
Melissa F.
December 18, 2012 at 6:28 am
I am so very happy for you. I am sure that this is going to be a very scary time for you. But I am so excited for you and your family. Congrats!!!!!
Michele Albert
December 18, 2012 at 6:09 am
Congratulations!!! What a wonderful Christmas gift to your family! I wish you an easy and joyous pregnancy.
Stacy
December 17, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Wow, Congrats and prayers for a happy, healthy, full term pregnancy! Try not to stress too much :).
Smldada
December 17, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Congratulations. Sending you all love and light, and best wishes for a happy, healthy pregnancy.
Marina
December 17, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Yay!!! Congratulations!!! I wish you
a very happy healthy pregnancy with
a beautiful healthy baby in your arms
come August. <3
Ashley
December 17, 2012 at 6:43 pm
I am so excited for you. Our rainbow baby was born in August of this year!
Stephanie
December 17, 2012 at 6:41 pm
This is wonderful news! Congratulations!
Alexia @ Babies & Bacon
December 17, 2012 at 4:53 pm
So happy for you guys!! Sending lots of love and prayers!
Jillian
December 17, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Congrats to you! I’ve followed your blog for a while. I’m due in July..we’re just a month away!
Kristin
December 17, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Congrats! That’s so great for you guys!
Sunday
December 17, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Yay! Praying for safe, uneventful pregnancy and healthy baby!
WeeMason’s Mom
December 17, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Congratulations!!!! So excited for you!!!!
Amanda
December 17, 2012 at 12:17 pm
So many congratulations!!!! What a blessing!
Cameron
December 17, 2012 at 11:57 am
Yay—what a blessing!
Melanie
December 17, 2012 at 11:48 am
Congratulations! I am so happy, I am going to say it again! Congratulations!
Kacia
December 17, 2012 at 11:46 am
CAN’T STOP SMILINGGGGGG!!!!
Allison
December 17, 2012 at 11:35 am
Oh, yay!!! Smiling ear to ear with happiness for you and your family!!!
Amanda
December 17, 2012 at 11:30 am
Sending wished for a gentle and joyous pregnancy and ever after. xo
Heather G.
December 17, 2012 at 11:29 am
Congratulations! I am so excited for you! I will be praying for you during this pregnancy!!
Jen
December 17, 2012 at 11:25 am
Congrats! Wishing you lots of luck and hope.
Amy
December 17, 2012 at 11:25 am
Wow congratulations! Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy!
Sarah
December 17, 2012 at 11:23 am
Congratulations!! What awesome news!!
Mary Kay
December 17, 2012 at 11:22 am
Diana – I am so happy for you – may the next months be happy and worry free – what a wonderful Christmas present for you and your family. Lots of extra prayers for trouble free pregnancy!
Susi
December 17, 2012 at 11:14 am
That’s wonderful news. Congrats. Wishing you lots of a luck!!!
Morgan (The818)
December 17, 2012 at 11:12 am
Ahhh, this is just the kind of news I want to wake up to. Congratulations Stones!!!
NJ @ A Cookiebeforedinner
December 17, 2012 at 11:11 am
That is amazing news! Congratulations!
Jessi W.
December 17, 2012 at 11:07 am
WOW! That was so fast! Did you guys only TTC one month?!
Joan
December 17, 2012 at 11:07 am
GOD IS GOOD!!!!! We just had a new grand daughter born last night!!
Verna
December 17, 2012 at 11:00 am
Oh yay!! Congratulations!!
Melissa
December 17, 2012 at 11:00 am
Congrats! I’m so so happy for your family!
Carole (SurfMomma)
December 17, 2012 at 10:47 am
Oh – So so very happy for you!
APRIL
December 17, 2012 at 10:35 am
SO excited for you!!! 🙂
Rebecca
December 17, 2012 at 10:31 am
Congrats! 😀 😀 😀
Susan
December 17, 2012 at 9:52 am
You just brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for you. Congratulations to you and Sam! Love you, Susan
Kim
December 17, 2012 at 9:40 am
Yes, this is the most beautiful news. Raises my spirits so very much.
Megan
December 17, 2012 at 9:34 am
YAY – this makes me heart so so happy for you!
Sandi
December 17, 2012 at 9:25 am
HOORAY! Congratulations to all of you!
Christine
December 17, 2012 at 9:15 am
Such lovely news! I’m so happy for you and your family!
Jessica
December 17, 2012 at 9:12 am
The best news I’ve heard in days Diana, so happy for you.
becca @ sewLOVED
December 17, 2012 at 9:01 am
aw, yay! many congrats =)
melissa
December 17, 2012 at 9:01 am
♥♡♥ gahhhhhhhhhhh! !!! So happy for y’all! Praying for a full and healthy 10 months!
Jenny
December 17, 2012 at 9:00 am
Yes yes!! Congratulations times a hundred for you guys! I too will be praying for a healthy pregnancy and baby! 😉
Miranda
December 17, 2012 at 8:58 am
Praise The Lord! Congrats to you and your family, Diana. I am grinning from ear to ear :).
Katie
December 17, 2012 at 8:55 am
<3 and prayers. always.
jenna
December 17, 2012 at 8:48 am
Congrats Diana! I’m so excited for you guys. Lots of hugs!!
Carissa
December 17, 2012 at 8:44 am
Congratulations! Sending prayers for you & your family!
Rachel @ The House of Burks
December 17, 2012 at 8:37 am
Congratulations! Continued thoughts and prayers for a healthy and uneventful pregnancy!
Gretchen
December 17, 2012 at 8:25 am
Congrats! This is wonderful news!!!
Molly
December 17, 2012 at 8:24 am
OMG! I am soooooo happy for you Diana! This is the best news!
Kendra
December 17, 2012 at 8:22 am
Congratulations!! What a blessing!
Suz
December 17, 2012 at 8:12 am
Oh that is so awesome. I love this annoucement. Warms my heart so much!!!!
Kate
December 17, 2012 at 8:02 am
Congratulations, hugs, & continued prayers to you during this exciting time. I have been following hoping this was the news you would share. You will be in my prayers daily.
Shari
December 17, 2012 at 7:47 am
Oh, I am so elated for you. Best wishes for a smooth and safe pregnancy!
Joanna
December 17, 2012 at 7:43 am
congratulations!
andrea
December 17, 2012 at 7:33 am
Awww, such good news after a weekend filled with bad news. Congrats and here’s hoping for an easy pregnancy!
Jenny Thompson
December 17, 2012 at 7:27 am
That is so wonderful!!! Congratulations!
Beth Anne
December 17, 2012 at 7:24 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE.
Allison
December 17, 2012 at 7:21 am
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you and your family! I can’t wait to follow you on this new journey.
Madonna
December 17, 2012 at 7:16 am
Congratulations! I have been stalking you all weekend looking for an announcement after your Instagrams last week! Thinking of you and wishing you a healthy pregnancy.
Sarah
December 17, 2012 at 7:15 am
Yay! I’m due August as well! 🙂 Congrats!
Susannah
December 17, 2012 at 7:03 am
Yay! I am so excited for all of you! Congratulations!
Tracy @ The UnCoordinated Mommy
December 17, 2012 at 6:58 am
That’s such wonderful news!!! I’m so happy for you guys!!!
Chantal
December 17, 2012 at 6:50 am
Congrats! That’s wonderful news!
Bethany Paget
December 17, 2012 at 6:47 am
So you’re sayin you’re havin a baby? Wooooohoooooo
God is SO faithful! Can’t wait to walk this journey in the
Blogosphere with you!
As Always,
B 🙂
Caitlin MidAtlantic
December 17, 2012 at 6:45 am
Oh my goodness! Congratulations!! This is so exciting! I’ve been thinking of you guys!
Erika
December 17, 2012 at 6:44 am
Ok, so now I’m crying again! I am OVER. THE. MOON. excited for you guys. I will pray constantly for a happy and healthy full-term baby. EEEEKKKK I’m so thrilled!!!! Congrats to all of you…even Charlie 🙂
Diane @ DixieJulep
December 17, 2012 at 6:42 am
Congratulations! Many thoughts and prayers for a happy, healthy nine months!
angela
December 17, 2012 at 6:36 am
Happy news! Congrats!
Mandy
December 17, 2012 at 6:25 am
AHHHH!!! Such wonderful news this morning!! Congratulations!! Prayers for a safe and easy pregnancy!!
Lenette
December 17, 2012 at 6:11 am
Congratulations Diana and family!!!
Kirsten
December 17, 2012 at 6:08 am
Yay! I’m so very happy for you!
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