Upon Baby's Arrival

I feel like I need to have something profound or memorable to say here, given that we're going to be first time parents in a very short amount of time. But I think the only thing that really resounds through my mind and heart, despite the entrance to a grand, unknown world, is that our focus is still to remain on the Lord.

I'm so appreciative of the baby shower that the sisters, aunties and mothers put together for me and 2 other expectant mothers last month. They shared with me so much, and the main thing that I walked away with is simply that while the focus may be on the labor, delivery, baby, my health, etc etc etc for awhile, we cannot ever lose sight of Who is actually the center and attention of our lives: our Jesus.

People are grinning and asking if we're ready for the sleep deprivation, if we have everything we need, when our mothers and families will be coming, if we need any help, and we're so thankful for all their love and support. And during all these changes, it's the greatest comfort to know that we can still cast all our cares upon the shoulders of our Heavenly Father.

I'm still amazed that it's been 9 months. I can only bow my head and worship Him.

Beth, may you be a life in which our Lord Jesus can find rest and health. May your heart be a place where Jesus is satisfied, where He is the Head of the home, and through you bring much blessing to all those around you. That's Mom's prayer for you in all these days before you arrive!

May 8, 2010; roughly 2 months into conception

25 weeks along, staying at the Wei's after arriving in Houston from Seattle

Now in new apartment, it's a hot Texan summer and baby is at 29 weeks

Family portrait session in the bathroom again! 38 weeks!

Yes, we are nose-scrunchers.

And we have a hard time being serious.

Mom's ready. Dad's ready. Bethany, we're excited to see you!

And Lord, she belongs to You.