Life changes

As my due date (August 31st) approaches, I am thinking more and more about the changes that will take place in my life. There is something wonderful about being naive the first time around, and although I have had my share of deep anxiety about having my second child, I am overwhelmingly optimistic about this coming child. Not to say that I am fooling myself into thinking I'll have full nights of sleep, a child who never cries, eats well, and is perfectly happy in any position I place him/her, but I do feel much more prepared for the coming of this child than I was with my first. I write this with some hesitation, as I may feel completely different after this baby comes, but I'm thankful for this current state. I'm thankful that God has given me a complete peace about having a second child. We've always known we wanted more children, but there was a fear of having to go through the infant stage all over again. As I think about the hardships a new child can bring, I am looking forward to a new beginning. A chance for me to "try again" with another child. I look forward to the bond this child and Audrey will have with each other, and the changes that alone can bring.


Know that the Lord is God, it is he who made us, and we are his, we are his people the sheep of his pasture. Psalm 100:3 (NIV)