Life is a mystery. As we wait this week for our baby to be brought in to this life, there are others waiting for loved ones to pass on from this life. As we wait with joyful anticipation, others wait with fear and trembling.
We hope and pray for a healthy child all the while knowing the full range of possibilities. And we don’t forget those sitting hour upon hour by their child’s or loved one’s side, waiting, hoping, for a miracle.
Much preparation has been made for this new little one. I think I’ve been making up for the fact that we did nothing to prepare for Ira’s birth – not physically anyway. We bought no diapers, no clothes, prepared no crib, nothing. We just waited to see if he would ever come home. And we feel so lucky to have him with us today.
Life is a mystery. And when this baby finally decides to make an entrance, and when it proves it can breathe without the help of machines, and when I get to hold it right away instead of having to wait weeks, and when it sucks and swallows, eating on it’s own for the first time, I will give thanks. And I will remember those still waiting for their children to do these things and those who are waiting for the day they will see their loved ones again.
6 responses so far ↓
Julie // July 20, 2009 at 9:43 pm |
There are different points for each parent of a previously ill child that determine if this new child is different. For me, I just needed to hear my babies cry. I knew the second I heard their first wail – which Audrey’s took too long in my opinion – that they were going to be okay. We are thinking of you and pray that this baby is perfect. Perfect of course in God’s way, but also perfect in the ways that we want too. And I am continually amazed at Ira’s strength and the miracle that he truly is.
Charmian // July 20, 2009 at 10:51 pm |
Laura my prayers are with you as you await the birth of your baby. You and Joe have endured your storm… the lightning, the thunder, the rain, and you have come away stronger. This week walk under a cloudless blue sky, let the sunshine warm your soul and the cool breezes kiss your cheeks a gentle reminder that He is truly able and that baby will be just fine.. Love Ya Charmian!!
julie // July 21, 2009 at 12:49 am |
Laura, this is beautiful and so gracious! I am anxious to see pictures of that sweet baby with your chin resting on its sweet fuzzy head….to see tiny lips and long-lashed eyes. I think that your friend, Charmian, is right…sit in the sun, feel the warmth, feel that life inside you and the promise and potential. When you are awaiting the time of arrival for a new member of your family, the time is sweet and full and you know that these are the last moments for our little family as it is….there will be a new personality, a new face, a new dimension and it will be amazing and it will be different. Can’t wait to see this part of your story unfold.
amy p // July 21, 2009 at 7:59 am |
Laura, You have been on my mind constantly for the past few weeks. I’m excited for you. Almost there! Amy
Jodi // July 21, 2009 at 8:56 am |
I’m really missing getting to share this time with you but I am so excited to meet your baby, who will be fat and happy, one day soon. Love to you all, especially that little imp who calls herself Sophia.
Sue Young // July 21, 2009 at 10:37 am |
Sending love to all of you as wait … wishing you blessings upon blessings with the arrival of your new litte one …