Perfect Timing

"Hi Courtney! I wanted to talk to you about something, so whenever you're free, would you mind giving me a call? No rush."

This was a text I woke up to Tuesday morning sent from a close, family friend Monday night.

Tuesday night I called her back, but got no answer. Later she texted me, asking if we could talk tonight (Wednesday).

...hold this thought...

Today, I got home from school, and decided to keep busy, trying not to focus on the birth of my new nephew. After a productive evening alone, I found out yet another family member is pregnant with their second baby! Well, I was just devastated. Why are all these other women getting their babies and we are still without you?

...okay, insert the first part of this beautiful story and God' perfect timing!

God continues to show His love for me with his perfect timing in everything. I am so grateful that my friend didn't answer on Tuesday, and now I know why, God knew I'd need that phone call today! While laying in bed, in self-pity tonight, she texted me back, "What time do you go to bed?"

I decided not to respond. I didn't feel like talking. Thirty minutes later, she called me anyway, and I decided to just answer. I am so thankful I did.

"So, ever since you got anointed this summer, I've been praying for you. I didn't know for sure why you were anointed, but I thought maybe it had to do with wanting a baby. So, I've been praying. I'm not usually one to remember my dreams, but this weekend I dreamt we were at church conference and you were pregnant. You were so happy.

"I debated whether or not I should tell you, so I asked my mom. She said its funny I would ask because she had been praying real hard for you this week too. So, I figured that was confirmation and that I should tell you. I didn't want to upset you, but I thought maybe it would bring you some hope."

I am beyond overwhelmed with the love I feel tonight. I have gone from self-pitying, sobbing to feeling so rescued by my Lord. It is always difficult to hear of others' pregnancy success; you can't help but wonder, "Why them? Why not me?" But God showed me tonight that just because someone else is pregnant is not a sign that He has forgotten my journey to you. In fact, he gave me an extra whisper of love tonight with a phone call and sweet dream from a friend. Tonight, I will hold tight to that hope of the day when we hear you are our's.