Nostalgia

Sorry it's taken me so long to update, but I kept waiting to use Stephen's compy, which has all of our latest pics of Elizabeth on it. As it turns out, I haven't had a chance to do so, unfortunately, so I'm sorry to everyone that there aren't pics this time.

BUT, I really felt the need to blog today!

Things have slowly but surely been getting to a point where we feel a little more normal. Elizabeth is still wearing us out at night, but the days are getting better. She's so precious, and she's really a good baby. It's just all so new to us that we're not ever sure what exactly to do. We're used to certain things now, like her hungry cry and her diaper cry, but now there are cries that we don't understand yet. I'm sure we'll get to know those, too, but right now we're still in the learning phase.

I won't lie, it's hard, but every time we look at her beautiful, perfect face, we fall in love even more. Mom was right; it's hard to explain that feeling, but let's just suffice it to say; she's got us wrapped around her little fingers. Life is changing, but it's wonderful.

Speaking of change, life back home in Texas has been changing too. I'm not sure how many details I can divulge right now, but let's just say, things have been changing unexpectedly, and it has upset me.

All of this change (some great, and some not-so-great) has really got me thinking about the past. Don't get me wrong; I'm great with change, and I LOVE where God has brought us, but I've just been going through the past few years in my head, reminiscing.

It wasn't all easy, but it was all wonderful, and it led right up to where I am now. The only thing about it all that I would change is my attitude through all of it. I knew in my heart that God was in control, but it didn't keep me from being a big whiner sometimes.

Last night, chatting with my parents, I was reminded of what strong faith REALLY is. Life has just thrown them one of the biggest curve balls ever, and even though they're upset about it, they were the ones sitting and comforting me, and telling me that they KNOW God has everything under control. Wow. I'm constantly reminded of how much I respect and look up to them.

Anyway, all that to say; I decided that I need to remember to trust the Lord with everything. Even though being a mom simultaneously excites me and scares me to death, and being away from everyone I love makes me lonely at times, I know God has a perfect plan, and I need to start being better about it.

So pray for us, our new little family, and all the new steps in our life. And pray that we trust in Him unflinchingly.

"When the path grows dim; when our questions have no answers, turn to Him. Bow the Knee." - Chris Machen

Love to you all. Pics to come soon, promise!