Waiting the Arrival of Arthur...

29 April 2011 was my last day of teaching as I begin my maternity leave. Arthur is seeming pretty content with where he is at in his mommy's tummy though. Of course his actual due date isn't until May 13 so he is perfectly content I think to wait it out. I find myself just taking deep breathes as we are about to embark on this next chapter in God's amazing story with a little one. It truly is a miracle and I can't seem to breathe it all in. I thank God everyday for this opportunity to carry this little guy knowing he chose AL and I to be his parents and HE chose Arthur for us; to teach us to grow in the love and knowledge of our Savior on a whole new level.

It is great having this time off of teaching to actually relax and enjoy this time of being pregnant. I feel like I have had only a few moments everyday to reflect instead of just soaking it all in. I am challenged though by something a dear sweet woman shared at a friend's baby shower back in February: "Enjoy Every Moment." They truly do fly by us I believe it is because God's story is constantly in motion. God's story doesn't stop but keeps moving everyday as HE is orchestrating HIS perfect plan through our lives. I really can't say it enough...WOW!!! I'm so honored to be a part of HIS story and always want this vessel to be open so that HE can bring HIS story through.

I love this scripture that God put on my heart several months ago for Arthur:

Colossians 1:9

"And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding..."