We have acquired a good bit of hand me down baby paraphernalia from some generous friends and it's becoming more and more real each day that we will actually have a baby to use this stuff with. Todd and I many times have just looked at each other and said "Can you believe we are going to have a daughter to put in there?" It's still surreal at times.
We are so thankful for this part of our journey that God has allowed us. The idea of being parents and raising a child can be overwhelming and humbling. We have so many faults and issues of our own. Who are we to be entrusted a HUMAN BEING to take care of and raise? Oh, we are so thankful for the grace and guidance of the Lord. We know he, and he alone, has chosen us to have this child and will be faithful to see us through in raising her. He loves her more than we can ever imagine and won't fail her. She is being created by him and for him and his glory. How we rest in this truth. We can't mess her up because GOD has his hand on her. Thank you, Lord!
Okay, and now for what I swore I would never do.... here is a belly picture. Way too many people have been asking for me to post a picture since they live far away and don't get to see me. So here it is. You're welcome. This was taken last week. Don't get your hopes up for seeing more of these... if you live far away... come visit and you can see my pregnant self :)
