It was an impulsive decision and we quickly changed our minds… But it was too late. There was a baby. It was due in April. We were thrilled… And I was sick… But then I was less sick, and there were signs that it truly was more than the stomach flu. We found out it was a she. And I begin to fantasize about who this little person would be. We did all the things new parents do when they are expecting… And then it was time...
Her first few hours of life flew by… Late that night, she and I finally had the chance for some girl time. I unwrapped my tightly blanketed gift. And I loved. Never had I loved THAT kind of love. As I carefully examined this wondrous, tiny, precious gift, waves of emotion flooded my soul…
And I thought of my Father... And I felt that I understood a little better how much He must love me...
Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is in your midst; a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing.
I can already tell I am going to enjoy reading your blog! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm just a few days away from the moment you mentioned above. Thanks for the reminder not to fret about the laundry and to do lists. I really want to enjoy my precious gift to the fullest! I am getting anxious about our little Caroline arriving. I know it will be fine, but I'm just getting anxious. :)
I hope you are doing well!
Erin
I'm on board as your follower...love that you have enter into blogville!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it Anna! This is my verse!!! :-) Do you remember from our group with Bev? AAAHHH!!! What a GREAT verse! So glad you are in the blogworld!
ReplyDeleteI love love love your blog!! You are such a great writer! How precious are those first moments with your new baby?? I tell my husband all the time I want to just live in the hospital & keep having new babies b/c I love that feeling!!! (If only someone else would pay for them & raise them!! ;)
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