{ a post from Elizabeth }
Looking back in the archives I realized it's been nearly a full year since I posted a blog entry! It doesn't seem that long ago, yet much has happened. I learned what it was like to live 2 weeks without my husband when he went to Honduras to do field repairs. Esther blossomed into a sweet 4-year-old who still throws the occasional strong-willed tantrum.
Looking back in the archives I realized it's been nearly a full year since I posted a blog entry! It doesn't seem that long ago, yet much has happened. I learned what it was like to live 2 weeks without my husband when he went to Honduras to do field repairs. Esther blossomed into a sweet 4-year-old who still throws the occasional strong-willed tantrum.
Jaren went from baby to boy who likes swords and wrestling and daily reminds me of his two-hood with the contrary "No you not!" followed by sweet smiles and kisses.
We visited NTMA headquarters in Arizona and came home with answered prayers regarding our next step toward foreign missions. What no one knew at the time is that I was experiencing all the troublesome symptoms of early pregnancy (mostly nauseau and exhaustion in the evenings).
We had only just found out ourselves and had not told our families yet. I had a tough time hiding the evening nausea and exhaustion as we spent time with NTMA staff each night over supper!
Our original plan had been to move into NTM training this August, but the baby's due date, August 29th, made it clear that God had different plans. The other family who was accepted to NTM's aviation program will also be delayed until the next semester (Jan. 2012), so we see it's been His plan all along.
As for now, I have 1/2 a week until that wonderful date--if only it was a deadline, not just a guess! We felt led to give birth in a birth center this time instead of a hospital, so there will be no artificial induction for me! (Both of my other babies tried to stay inside me longer than I thought possible and both were pushed out with Pitocin.) Here's a picture of one of their lovely birthing rooms. We're praying that all would go as well as possible, with no complications that would require a hospital visit. I'm so excited to be unmedicated and free to labor on my own.
Our original plan had been to move into NTM training this August, but the baby's due date, August 29th, made it clear that God had different plans. The other family who was accepted to NTM's aviation program will also be delayed until the next semester (Jan. 2012), so we see it's been His plan all along.
As for now, I have 1/2 a week until that wonderful date--if only it was a deadline, not just a guess! We felt led to give birth in a birth center this time instead of a hospital, so there will be no artificial induction for me! (Both of my other babies tried to stay inside me longer than I thought possible and both were pushed out with Pitocin.) Here's a picture of one of their lovely birthing rooms. We're praying that all would go as well as possible, with no complications that would require a hospital visit. I'm so excited to be unmedicated and free to labor on my own.
As time goes on, and I feel this baby grow, I often wonder how long this little girl will take to decide it's just too cramped in there! I need to see it as the LORD's perfect time and trust Him peacefully to bring her into this world on the day He has foreseen since eternity past. Isn't that amazing that He thought about each one of us before the world was even formed? It's incredible to me that He, being the sovereign God of the Universe cares about me and mine--just one of the billions of people, all with their own issues on earth.
Please pray with me that the baby will come SOON (within the next week!). My mom is here, ready to help, and I am here, ready to push this baby OUT! Pray for a safe, simple delivery with no back labor, complications, and a healthy baby! And most of all, pray for patience and complete peace and trust in the Lord and His plans for timing and all the other details.
I am so thankful to be blessed with two beautiful, healthy children. Just can't wait to meet the third one!
Please pray with me that the baby will come SOON (within the next week!). My mom is here, ready to help, and I am here, ready to push this baby OUT! Pray for a safe, simple delivery with no back labor, complications, and a healthy baby! And most of all, pray for patience and complete peace and trust in the Lord and His plans for timing and all the other details.
I am so thankful to be blessed with two beautiful, healthy children. Just can't wait to meet the third one!
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