The Journey

About a year ago, we set out on a journey to start a family.  After years of prayer, we felt God was saying "now's the time."

So when nothing happened, month after month after month, we started to wonder what was going on.  Had we heard God correctly?  Was now really the time?

Waiting. Learning patience, over and over.  Watching others start and grow their families. All the while, praying and more waiting.

I can't say that it was a fun journey.  It wasn't.  It was pretty painful actually.

But I can say... it was worth the wait.

I can say that the husband and I are MUCH closer to the Lord and to each other.

I can say that we built our marriage into an even more solid foundation.

I can say that the waiting made my sweet husband SO excited to be a dad.

I mean, look at that face...

 That is a happy man and a happy lady!  And a pregnant lady!

Took that photo just seconds after telling him he would be a dad. 

Wow. Still can't believe that's true.  After all of the waiting, it's hard to grasp that the pregnancy is actually here.  A baby is growing. And we will be parents.

When I took the test, Ty was out playing golf. I was certain it would be negative (again), but I was going out of town for a week and just wanted to check since things were not "normal."  Turns out I was wrong.  It was positive, immediately. I was shocked. Still am sometimes.

I waited patiently for sweet hubby to return home.  And handed him a father's day card (that I bought last year and saved).  "Happy Father's Day Dad-To-Be!"  I will never forget his smile and bright eyes- pure joy!

We knew were pregnant at the early stage of FOUR weeks!  So we waited a few days before starting to share the news.  And we had many friends we wanted to tell in person or on the phone or by email.  It has been such a fun process to share with those who have lifted us up in prayer over this time of waiting.  It is so humbling to know that God has heard our prayers and answered in His perfect timing!! 

And yet, I will never forget the journey that brought us to this point.  I learned a lot that I pray I never forget.  I want to be more sensitive to those who are stilll waiting.  I wrote a blog post about it, just haven't published it yet, but plan to in the future. 

As of today, I am 9 weeks along and due on February 3rd.  And feeling good! Just tired, very tired.  And eating lots of cheese and sausage (a far cry from my usual carrots, fruit, and laughing cow cheese.)  Below is the photo we're using on facebook today to make the "facebook announcement." 

We covet prayers for the health of our sweet child and for us along this journey! 

Thank you for sharing in our joy!