Our dear Little Elyse

"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; I know that full well" Psalm 139:13-14

This week was one filled with so much pain and sorrow, yet I felt the need to write down some thoughts. Many of you heard through facebook that our dear, dear friends lost their little girl Monday, and as I sit back and reflect on this past week, I am amazed at how God truly does give us what we need when we need it. God is able to provide more then we will ever need. He truly does give strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. When we think we are not strong enough that is when God shows us that we aren't but with HIM we are. I feel priviledged to be apart of the body of Christ in times like these. Watching people come around and weep, grieve, laugh, and pray was amazing. I feel like there are many of us that will be bonded for life because of this. Even though many said we were great friends to the Carey's, it really feels like they are the great friends. I would never wanted to walk down this road with anyone but walking it with them feels like we are the blessed ones to have them in our lives. Watching them lean on each other, family, their Savior and friends was such an inspiration. While there are still many long roads to grieve, I take comfort in knowing so many are praying for them and that God does promise to walk the road with them.

I realize now more then ever that life is sooo short. I was so sad to look through all my pictures and realize that I have tons of pictures of Tanner and Peter but none of Tanner and Elyse. Thinking back on this picture, Tanner really wanted to hold the baby, and now she will get to hold her own baby brother and sister.

Elyse we miss you so much but so glad you are resting in our heavenly Father's arms.

Why a new blog you ask?

The Johnson family is growing. Come this September (the 14th to be exact), we will have a new addition to our family. Since our last blog was called baby Tanner Noelle, we thought it only right to start a family blog instead of just a Tanner blog. We want the new baby to feel welcome and included and that it is not all about Tanner.

So the details, Jen is 9 weeks along and has been feeling great!! No sickness yet. Her biggest fear was twins and at our appointment yesterday the doctor verified that it was just ONE baby. YEAH!! She is not to excited about sharing her birthday with a baby, but there is a good chance her birthday present will be that she is no longer pregnant on her birthday (the 13th). The baby is healthy and strong so far.

We know Tanner is going to be a great big sister as she is already learning to throw her own diapers in the trash, feed her baby's the bottle, and learning to go and get her own clothes and shoes. She is also very good and choosing what she wants to wear too. Whenever she sees a baby, she says "baby" and runs over to say HI. She has no idea what is coming her way but we are so excited for her to experience her own baby brother or sister. Do we have a preference on the gender? Well we would both love a boy but the thought of Tanner having a sister is thrilling too since there is a special bond for sisters. Jen is very close to her sister and would love for Tanner to experience that someday. So the answer is No.

Stay tuned for more on the growing Johnson family and we are excited to have you all along on this journey with us. Oh and if you are reading this you are the first to know, please don't post on Facebook yet as we haven't told all our our Hume Family and want to in person. Thank you.