BRIGHTON WILDER

 

November 15, 2021
Susan called me this morning and told me she had the results of our genetic testing. There were no concerns genetically, which wasn’t a surprise, and she told us we are having a BOY! I was so surprised. Kyle and I really thought it was a girl! Lassen and I headed into town and ordered blue filled cake pops to surprise our families on Thanksgiving and then picked up an “It’s a BOY!” balloon to surprise Kyle. I dressed Lassen in his Big Brother shirt and he carried the balloon in and surprised his dad.

We decided to name our baby Brighton Wilder. We had come up with the name Brighton several weeks ago because it was an area we visited on our honeymoon near Park City, Utah. After finding out this news, the name became even more significant and it was going to be our child’s name, regardless of gender. We love you sweet boy! We are so honored to be your parents – thank you Jesus for this gift.

I created name cards for our gender reveal and wrote the following:

Brighton Wilder

Our brave boy has made our lives lighter in his short time with us and we pray his story makes this world more cheerfully colorful. He is ready for a more wild experience than Earth can provide and he is living for a Heavenly adventure!

November 17, 2021
Brighton and I were able to have a nice warm run this morning and then Lassen and I spent all day outside. We played basketball at the park, went on several walks to “mow,” and then he took a nap in the stroller.

 My devotional today was so relevant – the person in the story had been diagnosed with ALS and he prayed that he could give to others a “peace that passes all understanding.” I pray that we can have (and continue to have) a peace and trust in Jesus beyond what we can understand. Still praying for a miracle. Still trusting that Jesus has our hearts and path secure.

November 19, 2021
I continue to be blown away by how great our friends are – so many have consistently checked in with us and have been faithful in prayer. Thank you Jesus for my sweet boy, Brighton, and how he is leading others to You. You are good and holy and true and You will never leave us.

November 21, 2021
There have been times where I have felt very disconnected from Brighton and my pregnancy and I almost wonder if I’m somewhat in denial? I still don’t really have a belly and haven’t felt him move yet. But then something will trigger me and I am just completely heartbroken of what we will be missing without him. I knew there would be ups and downs and I know Jesus is right beside us, but I sometimes don’t know what to make of how I’m feeling or thinking.