A Star is Born

The first time you become pregnant it feels more like a medical issue than a pregnancy. You KNOW there is a baby in there, but it doesn't feel real. You KNOW your life is going to change. You have a shower, pick out a name, and go shopping for everything the baby needs. But, even though you KNOW there is a baby in there, nothing prepares you for when you actually feel it. There is something wonderful that God gives a mom the first time she holds her child. Suddenly, it's more than a 'know,' it's real and it's the most real thing you'll ever experience. When I was pregnant with Jonah there were so many unknowns. How would we handle this? Would we do a good job? Would we mess him up forever? But the moment I held him, I suddenly knew more about raising this child than any mother in history.. including that Dugger lady. This was my son, I was his mom and that was that. Kenny and I felt so comfortable with him from the beginning. All of those fears fell to the wayside. We were going to be just fine. We would figure this out. There will be bumps along they way, but that is all part of growing. I was surprised by many things, like just how difficult nursing would be and just how much I missed it when it was time to stop. How proud and excited we would just to see him eat, poop, react in ANY way. We never talked 'baby talk' to him and if he asked us a question, we answered it -with right words. Pretty soon he started talking to us, using all the right words.. good or bad! One day when he was in the hospital at about 11 months old we had some lady approach us and say, "this baby is going to have the gift of speech some day." I truly believe someday he will. His preschool teachers loved him for that. When they asked him a question during circle time, they let him answer and answer and answer. Anyone one who knows Jonah, knows he can not just have a one word reply. When you ask Jonah a question, be prepared for a story! I'm not sure what the future holds for Jonah. I'm not sure if he will end up being an archaeologist or as he puts it, "just some kind of 'ologist." I'm not sure if he will end up being a writer or a director or make movies "like George Lucas does." But what I am sure of is that Jonah loves God, Jonah loves people, Jonah loves his family. Jonah will be just fine.



Seven years ago today my life changed. In a matter of a moment I went from having so many insecurities and fears to being so confident. Seven years ago today, I became a mom




Happy 7th Birthday Buddy. Being seven is fun, you're gonna love it!