Into Our Arms at the Perfect Moment

Yesterday was Felix’ birthday or so we expected it to be. He is still comfortably settled in his mother’s womb and will be in her arms when the time is just right. It is difficult to be patient anticipating the joy of holding this gift from God. But we wait. She waits. For Felix he is unaware what comfort and love lie ahead after he comes to us through the birth process. Natalie and Nate are not going to be parents. They are parents. The love they already have for this adorable little son is evident in the way they speak of him and to him. Each day now seems like an eternity until they get to scoop him into their arms. But God knows just the right timing for this miraculous event.

As Felix’ Noni I can’t wait to have this little guy in my life. To watch my daughter and the love of her life embrace their son will be a most precious moment. What a gift to be allowed in the presence of my daughter’s motherhood. That they both want me to be present for them is my greatest joy. Being included in the birth and life of my grandson is overwhelming. But for now we wait and trust that his entry into our arms will be in the perfect timing.

Family is formed through love and birth and being chosen to cling to one another. What a gift to share in this pregnancy experience with my daughter. I was afraid it would make me jealous since I wasn’t able to carry any of my chosen children in my womb. But instead it has filled me with even more gratitude for the love of the birth moms that nurtured my babies before they were placed in my arms. What a gift it is to be their Mom and now a Noni as God continues to bless me with this family that was my heart’s desire. God’s timing was perfect in placing the children he knew were to be mine in my arms at precisely the right moment. Now I trust His timing in bringing Felix safely into our arms at exactly the right moment as well. But the anticipation is building and our patience and Natalie’s discomfort is increasing. This is a time to pray for our hearts to be filled and know this wee one will get here in due time.

In Him,
Joyful
2-15-20