One In The Nest...

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In April of this year my husband and I found out that God answered a prayer of ours that we had been praying for a while.  We prayed for His timing, His will, and His blessings.  God is always faithful even when we are faithless.  He doesn't always answer our prayers the way we envision He will.  I believe His way is always better and I am always amazed at His timing, creativity, and grace.  I will never tire of those things.  And I will always be grateful for this answer He so lovingly gave us...a sweet baby girl!  We had been praying for an addition to our family, for my health, and for this new addition to be healthy.  He brought us through trials of waiting, of a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, through an ER visit, different medications, and eventually brought us to the moment we found out that this Christmas we would be blessed with a tiny baby.  I am grateful for the trials He took us through for so many reasons. In my humble opinion, these trials were nothing in comparison to what others I know and love have had to go through to have a family of their own.  But these trials of ours brought my husband and I closer, saved me from many possible kinds of cancer, and eventually resulted in the baby girl I now carry.  God is good all the time.  

Because of this wonderful blessing I have been able to experience the miracle of carrying a child.  To share one's body with a growing life is truly a miracle.  To know what is developing and when and know that what I do directly impacts her life is brilliant and also a heavy charge. I started preparing for her physically a while ago and pray that she remains to be a healthy, normal baby.  We have also been praying for her to know the Lord and have a close walk with Him.  I also could not be more blessed in terms of a husband.  He has been so supportive, loving, compassionate, and kind.  He has been with me through everything, helped me to have an enjoyable pregnancy, and will be there as my coach when we bring this baby girl into the world.  For that moment, I am so thrilled!

Starting our own little family is such an incredible feeling! My husband and I will soon have a daughter to raise, care for, teach, and most importantly love.  The thought of being a mama to this little one is something I think about daily.  I think about the moment we'll meet, the first time I'll hold her and see the sweet face that I've been dreaming about for almost nine months.  I am so ecstatic about experiencing motherhood, getting to know my daughter, and getting to know myself and my husband as parents.

Christmas day is her due date.  What a wonderful Christmas gift to receive!

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed weekend!

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