Adopted as His Own

From One to Two

The countdown is on for the arrival of baby Will! (William/Wills) I am at 30 weeks and everything is going great, other then the SI Joint, (which I will be dealing with until he's born and probably a little there after) it's been a great pregnancy. 

I have such mixed feelings, (hello hormones!) Part of me is so ready for him to be here and for life to continue on, but at the same time this is my first pregnancy. After being told for years and being married almost 9 years that pregnancy wasn't in the cards for us I truly had put it to rest and mourned the physical biological reproduction of our family. After all, this may be my only pregnancy, I'm not doubting God and his miracles, for he created a miracle in me that took us by quite the surprise. (I still think it's crazy I'm even pregnant) But maybe this is the only pregnancy God has planned... I just don't know. That being said, I want to enjoy these next 10 weeks (despite any physical pains I may have) for God has given me this gift and I am forever humbled by it. But who knows, maybe the reproductive system is in high gear and we will have more biological and non-biological children in the future. The beauty of trusting God in ALL THINGS, I am not in control. 

We are so excited for him to be here and for our family to grow, then I pause to remember and reflect these are the final weeks of being a family of three and Maryellis being our one and only child. She after all made us parents and we have been beyond blessed with the four wonderful years and memories we have made with her. God knew we needed those years with her and I am forever grateful for them. I really want to enjoy these next several weeks with her, soaking up the moments we have together. I know time will go quickly and our family will never be the same. That's not to say we're THRILLED for the arrival of our son, it's just realizing there is change coming and big change at that. Another life will be born into this world and we are by Gods grace called to love, nurture and care for him. To raise him to love Jesus, he's entrusted into our lives and that blows me away. 

We have 70ish more days to go, we will be spending this time preparing for him, while soaking up family time in these long days of summer. We are excited to be a family of four, for Maryellis to be a big sister, that new memories and traditions will be created. I don't generally love change (type A) but I know this change is GOOD and it will help us to all grow, I pray we glorify God in this next season as the change approaches. 

Xoxo 

Emily