It is officially beginning to sink in after 8 months of pregnancy that WE are having a baby. It wasn't the bulging belly, the awkward sleeping positions, the heartburn, nor the fact that I have seen a midwife more than 10 times. Reality sunk in when I received a baby seat and stroller from my sister-in-law in the parking lot of Panera. I couldn't believe I was taking home a stroller and a car seat. This is when it all began.
Throughout this past weekend in Ohio, we were lavished with love, hugs, words of encouragement, and many many baby gifts. I am still in shock at the generosity of all of our family and friends. I was reflecting on the journey today with the Lord about how we have seen God deal so gently toward us through the entire process. We have wept many a tears and have had others weep with us. We have prayed many a prayers for a child and have had others pray for us, especially when the pain was too raw to ask for a child, you prayed. And now we have rejoiced in God's steadfast love and faithfulness to give us a child and you have rejoiced with us.
As I was sitting on my bed this morning viewing our 1 room shanty (executive style) covered with baby gifts, each with a face of the friend that gave it to us, tears were streaming down my face. Our room reflected LOVE and support from so many. I couldn't believe my eyes to see how much we are loved.
And then to top it off, we went to our doctor's appointment to hear the good news that our son's kidney's are functioning and the cyst on his brain has been dissolving. I was relieved and thankful that the Holy Spirit kept me from being anxious, it would have been a waste of time and energy.
We are loved!!! Thank you for walking this journey with us, both near and far.
Love,
Megan
A few weeks ago, Jonathan was sitting in a week long class on Parenting (he took lots of notes :).
