Well, at 1:30 PM today, my bed rest officially ended. I did a jig, ran around the block, cleaned the house, and went to town....okay not quite, but I did leave the living room for the second time since Monday! And boy did I feel like I was living it up!
I enjoyed a quiet afternoon on the patio, relaxing in the sun, and reflecting on all that has taken place over the past two weeks. I had been warned about how emotional and stressful this period of waiting was going to be (and I don't want to get ahead of myself, because the waiting has really just begun), but for now, I am so grateful for the strength I have felt in this week.
I have not felt discouraged. I have not felt worried or anxious. I have not felt stressed. I have felt such a peace. I have such a faith in what is happening in our lives right now. I am turning this few week waiting period over to God and trusting Him completely.
I know that this attitude and feeling is not of my own. I attribute it all to God and to all of the Aaron's in my life, holding my arms up through this journey. I am so touched and overwhelmed by the love and support Keal and I have felt over the past two weeks. We have received countless phone calls and texts, thoughtful cards and gifts, encouraging words and lyrics, dinners brought and cooked for us, visitors to keep me company, and innumerable prayers. I am so humbled and grateful for every single visit, text, call, card....everything. There are so many wonderful people in my life that are carrying us along on this journey to you. There are so many wonderful people lifting up our names to the Lord. And while I know they have been here all along, I can so feel the power of these prayers even more so this week. I can't wait to welcome you into this world, Little One!
"My soul longs for the day when I see the answer to the prayer I’ve prayed.
And it’ll all be worth the wait. Waitin’ on a miracle."
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