All of the preparations are being made and finalized in anticipation of his arrival... well, the best laid plans of mice, men and Meg, anyway.
We're under no illusions, people. I'm sure that there will be plenty of surprises and shocking moments along the way, but we're doing our best to get ready for Lex.
Regardless, I just can't wait to meet our little man, see his little face (even that big Amsden-head), smell his skin, & hear his voice. (crying and all)
I remember when my first niece, Lydia, was born. My sister, Dawn, and her husband, Tim, would sit for hours upon hours and just study her beautiful little face. I fondly recall how Tim would just hold her close and press his lips against her tiny cheek, breathing her in and feeling her breathe. The world and all it's problems would fade from view as Tim was locked in this moment with his child. Face to Face.
I'm really looking forward to those moments with Lex. Amidst the crying, sleeplessness, dirty diapers, fevers, and everything that the "newborn" experience will hurl my way (yes, literally, "hurl"), I am looking forward to holding my son close, feeling him breathe, kissing his cheek, and communing with him. Face to Face.
I think this is what our Heavenly Father truly wants for us, his children. Amidst the chaos and tumult of our daily lives, He is holding us. When we think He is so far away from our hurts, our pains, our cries, He is right there, breathing on our skin. He longs for that communion, that closeness, where we can breathe Him in as He breathes on us. Our Father loves us, holds us, longs for closeness to us, and all we have to do is meet Him there. Face to Face.
I pray that you would fully experience the close, loving breath of your Heavenly Father!
I am absolutely in tears! Thank you, Dallas, I needed to hear that tonight!
ReplyDeleteThat was wonderful, Dallas. Yes, you will experience all those things and realize that everything you put into that little heart and mind is a mind and heart molder. And I just love my face to face Father. He has never failed to love me unconditionally. You will also experience that with your child (children). I'm very proud of you, as I'm sure all who read this blog will be. Can't wait to see that little guy!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteOne of the most wonderful surprises about being a dad is that the experience gives you a small taste of your heavenly father's heart for you. It's also an up close and personal lesson in the doctrine of original sin, but you'll find out about that soon enough. Only the grandparents think they're perfect. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteYou, my friend, will make a wonderful father.... because you have sought the heart of your Heavenly Father. He delights in you more that you will ever know. I can't wait to meet your little son.
ReplyDeleteLex is so blessed to have Meg and you has parents. I can't wait to meet him. The HOskings love him so much already!
ReplyDeleteAll of this is so true about meeting our children face to face, the ones our Father has entusted to us. Somtimes on the hard days, when our Father feels far away, it helps to peek in on His sleeping beauties He has temporarily loaned us! That is truly when I remember how truly close my Father is and how VERY much He loves ME! Blessings to you and Meg at this most wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteAntisipating with you in the blessings, challenges, and absolute love that flows at that second that you first see that perfect creature take the first breath. Love you guys and oh by the way Grandchildren ARE perfect!! Perfectly created to be exactily what the Father wants them to be. We just have to learn how to nurture and channel what he has entrusted to our care. Breath on us breath on God and make us ever aware of you!
ReplyDeleteHe's going to be one loved little guy :) So excited for the three of you!
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