With three more weeks until I get to meet my little gift from God, I grow more and more nervous. What is God's plan for me? How will I be able to do everything I need to do to take care of this little one that is fast coming? I know I will never have all the answers. I guess I just feel as if I wish I was far more prepared than I actually am. I continuously have a sense that I am forgetting something that is extremely important.
I know I am in God's hands, although, sometimes, I wish I was more prepared and a little bit more knowledgeable on the ways of motherhood. Being so far away from friends and family doesn't help any either. Not too much longer, though, and I will once again be surrounded by the ones I love.
I know that I may never be fully prepared to take care of this gift that is soon to be given to me, but I am hoping that I can at least give this gift everything God has given to me, and then some. May the baby to come be healthy and full of life.
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6 comments:
That's amazing. It seems like time flies when you're on the other side of things! :-)
Don't worry if you don't have all the answers. No one does. We are assured in God's Word that we have a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. None of us are enough for our children but you're right having family and friends (even just an email away!) is very helpful. I want you to know that I am committed and you can email anytime!
My last thing that people are always faithful to remind me of is look at Adam & Eve: they had perfect parents!! This should give us a little comfort, right?
Time has seemed to fly by....only 17 more days left until my due date! You're right, I will never be enough for my child. That's part of the reason I'm glad I'm moving back home in the next few months. It has been nice having friends like you, Letha and Leah during this pregnancy. I always love reading the three of your posts, very inspiring. And as far as Adam and Eve go....that isn't very comforting....if they had perfect parents and ended up cast out....where does that leave the rest of us?
I'm glad to hear your moving home. That'll be nice. It may not seem comforting from that perspective but on the other hand no matter how "perfect" we are in raising them, how they turn out isn't all on us. They really are the Lord's and He will have His perfect way with them - and all of us!
It is comforting to know that we can only do so much and that our children lie in God's hands.
Emily, I'm still asking all those questions just about every day. I guess that's why God has it so that we walk by faith each and every day, and not by sight. We can only trust, like you said. Jesus has our past, our present, and our future under his blood, thank God! And hey, as a mother there are some things you learn only by suffering them, and knowing a bunch of stuff beforehand doesn't really help.
I think you'll make a great mom. And I second the motion about the emails if you need moral support, which, if you're anything like me, you will need loads of! :D
And you look beautiful too. :)
Leah, I'm definitely walking by faith when it comes to the little one I have on the way, especially considering I am unable to see anything as of right now. Although I do find joy in knowing that I will learn things as I go, I do like to confide in those that are far more experienced than I am....maybe this way I may not make as many as mistakes. I am hoping I make as wonderful a mother as you and some of the other women I have been conversating with....my unborn child could only be so blessed. Thank you for the compliment, I guess the Lord blessed me in that department.
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