Every morning for the last two weeks and three days I've woken up incredibly early, and my thoughts immediately turn to a little girl halfway around the world. I've gotten good at calculating the time difference. Numerous times a day I wonder what she's doing. Is she napping? Playing? Getting ready for bed? And I pray. I pray for her health, her safety, her peace. I pray for the time to pass quickly until she's here.
But at the same time, as I'm praying and longing to have both of my children under one roof, I don't want to wish the days away. I don't want to spend the next six months with my head in the clouds while Andrew grows up even more. As hard as it is, I'm trying to cherish these last few months as a family of three before we have another infant/toddler in the house. Because as gloriously wonderful as it's going to be, it's been a while since I've chased a little one around. And as much as I can't wait, I also know that I'd better sleep now, because while I hope this little one likes her sleep, I've had one toddler that didn't (still doesn't) like to sleep. So I'm doing everything I can to enjoy the journey because as the saying goes, "The days are long, but the years are short."
I also want to take a moment to thank all of you. The outpouring of love, prayers, and support have been amazing and unbelievable. I've had a number of people ask if we need anything, and I can't tell you how much your prayers are coveted and appreciated. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you and can't wait for the day we can introduce our little girl to you.
Philippians 1:3 NKJV
"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you"
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