Neva?

Here's a story that will raise a few eyebrows. During our fabulous trip to Africa this past August, Patrick and I were able to meet many amazing people. One, specifically was extra special. His name was Bob, and Patrick and I were able to sit and listen to some of his stories, as he and his family had been missionaries in Indonesia for over 13 years! It was quite intriguing to listen to the many ways God had worked in his life. He was working with MAF (Missionary Aviation Fellowship) in Lesotho as a pilot, flying doctors into remote areas or patients into areas for care. He was there alone, as his wife had passed away just a year previous due to cancer. Bob was still very sad and mentioned her name, Neva. Neva Louise. Something in me just melted as I fell in love with that name! I thought, maybe if FAR IN THE FUTURE God wants us to have a baby girl we could ask Bob's blessing to use his wife's name. Of course he was ecstatic and very blessed by our asking.

After being back in the states for about a week, Luke and I were driving to the grocery store when we stopped at a stop light. I was singing along praising God, when my attention turned to the license plate on the car right in front of me, it read: NEVA.

This is not a joke...

I knew I was in trouble. I said oh God, please tell me I'm not pregnant, I'm really not ready to be pregnant again.

Well, Patrick and I conceived a baby while we were in Africa! And I am currently about 14 weeks pregnant, and very happy that I am out of the first trimester. My energy levels are picking up and I am no longer feeling sick. My due date is May 15, 2009, just a week after Patrick graduates from UF!

Neva means Radiance / Brightness