Life has certainly changed for my wife and I. Our daughter was born at 7:55 am March 24, 2011. I cannot begin to describe the extreme amount of joy that I have right now. Joy over the fact that mom and baby are both doing great, joy for the blessing this little miracle is for us, and joy for the many answered prayers we've prayed over this pregnancy and birth.
We took Ady to church for the first time this past Sunday. She did great during Sunday school and worship time by sitting peacefully for a while before falling asleep. All through the day I was overwhelmed by a multitude of emotions. I was thinking about my childhood and the impact that my church family had on my life. Had my parents not introduced me to God at an early age I do not know where I would be today. To consider the influence the great people of Pauline Baptist Church will have on Ady's life was an awe inspiring thought prevalent in my mind all throughout worship. Seeing other young babies who would become her friends through activities such as Awana, church camp, and Sunday School made me smile. I must admit my time in the sanctuary this past Sunday was somewhat distracted by my thoughts and prayers for Ady. My prayer:
Dear Most gracious heavenly Father, I am so thankful you blessed us with our daughter. Thank you for mom and baby's health. I am so grateful for the influence your Church has had on my life and am thankful for the church family we have at Pauline now. Father, please guide us as we parent our child. Help us to show her your light and your love. I love you and praise your most holy name. Please forgive me for the many times I fall short. I pray all these things in the name of Jesus. Amen
The birth of Ady has completely changed the way we live life. The blessing that she has been to me these past eleven days is more than I ever imaged or dreamed it would be.
