It is Tuesday. I am enjoying my last day of peace and quiet. Ok, well, Alyssa is napping so it is quiet. I don’t know I would go as far to say as I was enjoying it, like with my feet up on the couch watching Notting Hill. Wrapping up some work for clients, making sure bills are paid, last minute cleaning and now just some folding of laundry left.
We have been covered in prayer lately, and tonight we will close out with our First Family. It is wonderful to have so many people understand what this week means to us. So many people who are thinking and praying about our daughter. I am sure that the family is a mess, but let me speak for Ethan and I and say that we are truly at peace. With a few concerned moments, literally moments, this pregnancy has been very peaceful despite the circumstances. I let my mind go sometimes and wonder what would happen if Megan is not born healhty, but it is not long before I am pulled back to a trust in God that really has sustained me. I think being able to trust God throughout the last 19 months with my grief has built this trust that I now completely rely on. There is nothing that I can do. There is nothing that even my wonderful doctor can do. Megan’s life is in God’s hands. And as much as I love my doctor, that truth is more wonderful than if her life was in the best medical hands.
Alyssa and I have been on count down since 6 weeks ago. When I would tell her it is only 5 weeks now, she would say, “no, six.” I don’t think she understood that going down was better. We are all looking forward to tomorrow and Thursday. We are looking forward to meeting Megan and seeing God’s love face to face.
Here is the schedule one more time: Ethan and I check in at 12:15 for the 1:00 amnio tomorrow. If the results come back that Megan’s lungs are ready, we will start cervadil Wed night, then pitocin Thursday. We are trying to make sure we have some sort of internet connection so we can update the blog and as soon as we can, we will update everyone. We sincerly thank you for your love, your concern and your prayers over this pregnancy. May God be glorified through the birth and life of our Megan Elizabeth.
Glad to hear the update and that so many are praying for you and your family ! Count me in on that as well. Prayers for a peaceful few days and for building some great memories of Megan’s birth and time in the hospital. And congratulations to Alyssa too. Ann C.
Faith and trust are such remarkable qualities and you possess them in spades! I continue to pray for you, Megan, your family, and the hospital staff. May God rain down His peace and blessings as you finally get to hold your daughter. May God reign down always! God bless!
So glad this day has finally come. You guys are in my thought and prayers over the next few days.
We have been praying for you here in Monroe! Our house church, ladies class and elders and ministers have all been in constant prayer this week! We look forward to hearing the details and seeing new pictures of the whole family.
Much love and prayer,
Rob and Lisa
The church family at Sugar Creek Baptist Church and the Mixed Blessings class is praying as well! We love you and yours!
Lot of love and prayers to you.
Heres a verse I’ve been thinking of this week (so far). Let me lead you in a way to listen to it though. We can ponder our thoughts later, but for now, lets listen to God’s thoughts.
Read it once.
Close your eyes and replay it in your head.
Ponder the phrases that jump out, and why they do.
Read it again.
Connect the dots that seem to form between the scripture, and your life.
John 20:19-23
19On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
21Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
There aren’t words to describe the joy I feel for you. Your faith, your peace, these are the things that light our dark world. You have shared so much of yourselves, that others my be inspired by you and strengthened in their own love of our Gracious Saviour! I love you, all four of you, with my whole heart and wish I could be there to meet Megan on her first day of life. Please give her a special hug from me. You have been in our prayers constantly and will continue to be as the girls grow. Love you!
Julie & Ethan,
I have continued to follow your life since I first found out about Noah. I am so thrilled for you with the birth of Megan – what a precious reminder that God’s mercies are truly new every morning! I will be praying for you in the days ahead!
Blessings,
Melissa Boler
Yay! That’s all we have to say! Oh, and that we’ve got everyone we know praying for you all right now. We love you!! Can’t wait for those first baby pictures to pop up on this blog. 🙂