Welcoming Jack

Few moments of life can rival childbirth in the depth of emotion, joy, and excitement. Those few seconds where I went from pregnant to parent sure do pack an incredible punch.

From the time contractions woke me up at 5 am, to the time Jack made his entrance at 9:38 pm Friday night, I carry a mental album of snapshots from the day. Some are intense and painful, some are tender and intimate. Some made me laugh, some made me cry. Reflecting on the details day, I see so many evidences of God’s grace. Not only were we well taken care of by our doctors and nurses, but everything unfolded without complications or major concerns. Jerry was amazing to me in all the ways he served and loved me, and adding to our family has only made me love him more. To top it all off, I’m holding a beautiful baby boy who just gets more amazing every day.

I wish I could adequately share my mental snapshots, but some things are just meant to be stored up. I have certainly gained new perspective for how Mary “treasured all of these things up in her heart” (Luke2:51).

These truly are special days. Thanks for journeying with us as we welcome baby Jack to the adventure of life.