And hopefully I'll be back on Wednesday with little Xochi in my arms!
I had great plans to post pictures of all the wonderful things that kept me occupied today but it's now 9:57 and since I'm planning on getting up at 3:15 a.m. tomorrow... I just don't have time.
But briefly:
The kids are tucked in their bed's at my mom's house. Steele could totally sense the excitement - he prayed the sweetest prayer for me before we left and said, "One more sleep and then Mama's gonna get on a plane and go get baby Xochi?!"
I was on the verge of tears all day long, but now that I'm ready to go I just want to get on that plane and get outta here.
My flight leaves at 10:10 and gets into California at noon. Then it's another hour drive to the hospital. Amanda has a doctor's appointment at 11:30 and she's not sure what/when/how they'll go from there. I'm hoping the hospital has internet access so I can at least e-mail some pictures to Justin for him to post.
God is so good. Once again, I am amazed at how He is planning our family.
Some specific prayer requests:
1. Safety - especially on the way home
2. Quick and efficient processing of paperwork
3. Good health - for both Amanda and Xochi
4. For Amanda - that the Lord would give her ever more abundant peace and assurance about her decision. And especially that God would hold her choice - with hormones and emotions it is so hard. Legally, she has 48 hours to change her mind after Xochi is born. She has not given me any indication whatsoever that this is a possibility - in fact, she has said many things to me that have shown she has already begun the separation and grieving process (which means it's very real to her that this is the choice she's making) but we always take a big breath of relief as soon as those 48 hours are up.
5. For me - that God would hold me up, give me peace, give me wisdom and lead me through every step of this grand adventure he is taking me on.
6. For my mom - she started feeling like a cold was coming on today. I'm not too worried but I'm sure she would like to hug and snuggle her new grandbaby when she arrives.
And with that, I need to get to bed!
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7 comments:
Praying for good sleep for you, Cutzi- not too many hours until 3:15am!
And for peace that passes understanding for all concerned parties in Xochi's homecoming.
Woo-hoo! I'm praying for you! I can't wait for that first glimpse of Xochi!
I am so excited!!! I don't even know what else to say! I'm praying!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay!!! I have no words. This is just so wonderful. Too wonderful for words. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Hooray, Cutzi!! I've been checking here often for updates, and I was so happy to see this!
I am so excited for you, and praying for you! Hope everything goes very well. I also hope Amanda knows what a wonderful thing she is doing for the not just your family, but the world. It's beautiful!
Praying for all of you! I am happy that this time has finally come! Looking forward to seeing pics! Good luck and safe travels.
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