marvelously made

Well, the countdown is on...less than one month now till baby arrives! Lots of people are telling me that life is never going to be the same again. And I think, 'Ok, I hope I'm ready for this!' Not sure what else to say really. There are lots of life changes that I have felt somewhat prepared for in the past, but this one is a bit harder to anticipate in some ways. One would think that after 9 months of carrying a baby, reading books, going to classes, doctor appointments, etc. you should really be ready for what lies ahead. But I'm not so sure at this point. Maybe it's just the anticipation of becoming a parent and the great responsibilities (and joys) that come with that. At times I feel like I'm back in school, preparing myself for the big exam at the end of the term, hoping I've studied the right material :)

Needless-to-say, Kent and I are thrilled and excited to meet our baby! As much as I know there is a little person inside of me, I think it won't really hit me until I actually see him/her. I am so thankful and amazed at how God works to prepare you for what lies ahead. 6 months ago I couldn't actually think about 'delivery' and now it's like my body and mind know that the time will soon be here. I am also thankful that this is all a part of God's wonderful plan for life to grow. It's amazing to think that there is really nothing that I have 'done' to make this child grow and develop. Yes, I try to eat well, get rest and exercise...but I don't wake up and say 'Today I think we need to work on growing some fingernails on this little one'. The creativity of our Father is truly incredible!

The words of Psalm 139 have often been on my mind and heart lately. Here are a few verses from that Psalm, in the Message paraphrase:

Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;
you formed me in my mother's womb.
I thank you, High God—you're breathtaking!
Body and soul, I am marvelously made!
I worship in adoration—what a creation!
You know me inside and out,
you know every bone in my body;
You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,
how I was sculpted from nothing into something.
Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth;
all the stages of my life were spread out before you,
The days of my life all prepared
before I'd even lived one day.

Likely the next time I write I can post some photos of mini-Morgan, but till then here's a 'before' photo. Thanks for your love and prayers for us during this time!