Meet Ruby Pearl Womack!

What a sweet gem!

The Bible says in the book of Proverbs, chapter 31 that "a woman who fears the Lord is worthy to be praised- her worth is far above that of rubies..."

Also, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, Jesus told a parable saying, "the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls, who having found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it."

Our sweet Ruby Pearl...

Her birth was amazing- God answered everyone's prayers for us that I (Holly) would labor vigorously like the Hebrew women (in the time of Moses) and not like the Egyptian women.  Boy did I!!!  2 1/2 hours of labor from first contraction to delivery.  Whew!!!  Everything was as good or even better than I could have hoped for.

Andy's uncle Ron coined it perfectly for us in his congratulatory text message:

Proverbs 10:22- "The blessing of the Lord makes one rich and He adds no sorrow to it."

We feel so rich!  So blessed!  And, in leui of stress and anxiety feelings taking over my head with our new addition, I am reveling in the joy of God's blessing on our lives.

The "big" kids are doing pretty darn good, all things considered.  Rosie is having the most challenging time of all of us, but that's to be expected at 2 1/2!  Judah is a sweet big brother who thinks Ruby is so cute and enjoys quiet moments when he gets to hold her.

We have had so much love and support through the pregnancy, birth and recovery "seasons".  Thank you to my parents, especially, who have watched our older kids, cooked, cleaned, wiped butts (more than just baby's!) and beyond.  Why did it take me so long to figure out how much I needed you guys?  Thank you also to our great friends and church family for loving us with visits and meals.  Tina and Kristine, your birth advice was priceless and your encouragements so very uplifting.  Melissa and Shilo, thank you so much for the baby shower- we are set!  And, Andy, you are the best!  When I was big and rotund, you told me I was beautiful.  When in labor, you looked me in the eyes and told me I could do it over and over again through every single contraction.  And now as a mother of three, you are my best friend and somehow I believe you when you tell me that we are rich in the Lord and so full of His blessings and joy...

Immediately upon delivery... God's peace was sincerely all over us.



She looks like she's crying, but so far, she's so mellow and content...



All 10 toes and all 10 fingers!



Stamping the birth certificate.



7 lbs. 8 ounces in weight.



She's a nursing champion- 1 hour for her first session in the hospital!



A little haggard, but feeling like I'm on the top of the world!



First bath- all scrubbed up!


















"You did this to me!" takes on all new meaning when you're feeling so fortunate...



Proud Papa!  (Ruby was just wondering if there were any nipples on your neck or cheek??)

Baby Is Coming Soon!

She better come soon, or Mama's gonna blow!!!! :)
With less than 10 days til the due date, we really anticipate her arrival any day now.  Last night, I (Holly) had some preemptive feelings she was on her way, but only to go on to have a very normal day today- no contractions or "feelings" or anything at all... We'll just have to wait and see!  I want to thank the Lord Who, as with the last two full term babies, has given me great peace and called me to cast any anxieties on His shoulders right up until the end.  I am not fretful in the least, which surprises me, and I can only thank God for such a gift.
Please pray for us, nonetheless, as there will be plenty of drama soon!  Not to mention (oh, what the hey, I'll go ahead and mention) the lack of patience I've had with my sweet older kids and the job transition RAPIDLY approaching for Andy.
We will let everyone know of her arrival and her name when the stork drops her off...

Whew! Fall is over, winter is here!!

Hello Everyone!
It has been a solid two months since our (re)introductory blog post, announcing we'd work for food and asking for prayers and opportunities in our time of need.
Thought two months was a nice, awkward pause before filling you in on our news.  Things have turned out wonderfully for us!  God has really blessed us and we are cozily settled in for a long winter's night in a 3 bedroom apartment in New Castle, CO.  Andy has supported ministry work at the local homeless shelter, as well as part time photography work each week.  We have remained "local" and so did not have to give up our lovely fellowship times and relationships in the area.  We really feel contented, covered and cared for...
As for Uganda, it seems best to everyone that a later trip be made- perhaps June 2011?  In the meantime, we are enjoying a visit from my brother and his family from Japan, considering learning Indonesian (in an effort to keep involved with our friends and any work the Lord may open up there for us in the future), and just generally delighting in the Lord and the life He gives us each day.
Thank you to all who prayed and supported us during this transition.  I suppose, although we have settled into some sort of a routine finally, we are still to be "on our toes" and not to get lazy in our new, comfortable position.  May we and all who desire to follow God keep listening ears, perceptive hearts and open eyes to what the Spirit of the Lord is saying and doing.
Love to each and every one of you,

Andy, Holly, Judah, Rosie and baby girl (due in 2 1/12 months) :)

Got Our Walking Shoes On!

It's that time again!  The Womacks are moving... We have lived in a beautiful,  two bedroom Victorian home in downtown Glenwood Springs for the past year.  God truly has blessed us with this wonderful living arrangement!  Last winter we were property managers for some amazing friends who left the area for 6 months.  We arranged a swap-out with them whereby they gave us a rental discount and we managed their properties.  It worked out great, but they've already returned (about 5 months ago!), yet we have continued to pay rent at a discount.  Since their return, we have been trying to help the owners (our dear friends) sell the house.
Well, the house did not sell, so because we are going into winter and no longer managing properties for our friends, we felt it best that they get the full, rental price for this house.  Praise God, we found a full price renter!

We found out we were moving last Monday, and 5 days later we are neck-deep in boxes. We do not know where to go yet!  Holly's parents have a house on Midland Avenue in Glenwood Springs waiting to be rented, so we will be "staging" out of that house by this Friday evening until we make an official plan of action (hopefully within a week's time).

Our general plan is to:

1: Continue asking God for guidance and wisdom, as we pray, pray, pray!

2: Inform friends and family of our changes, and ask them to pray, pray, pray for guidance and wisdom about our changing circumstances!

3: Find good work somewhere in the Roaring Fork Valley.

4: Find appropriate housing and settle in before the new baby girl is born.  (Note the photo below- this is her hand giving the thumbs up of approval as we walk on this new trail...)

5: Fundraise for a trip to Uganda in January to visit an awesome work that is helping orphans and planting churches!

6: Stay connected to the local Feed My Sheep Ministry and River Churches Network, as well as the Indonesian project our friends from YWAM continue to tread out. 

7: Thank God for His provision and faithfulness!!!

Please walk with us in the new chapter of our lives.  We need your prayers, counsel, support, and good ideas to help propel us in the direction God has for us next! 




I, (Andy), am looking for work!  I am ready to do anything it takes to support my family. My primary training is in being a photographer/videographer.  However, in this small town and hard economy I am ready to rake your lawn!  I have experience in Property Management and have remodeled a few of my own places.

An ideal situation would provide for our single family income and leave enough time to play with my kids, volunteer at Feed My Sheep, and stay in fellowship with God's people!  My only real nonnegotiable as we move forward is to keep the Sabbath day, which means I "cease from ordinary work" from Friday evening until Saturday evening each week.