Your Arrival

I prayed. In that moment, I remembered God's promises. "Call to me and I will answer you." "Fear not for I am with you always." I was scared. Nervous. If anything checks faith, it is uncertainty. The doctor said best case scenario would be to delay your arrival. I told God that I trust him and believe in his timing. Before I knew it, you guys were on your way. You didn't come like your sisters. This was a whole new experience. I didn't know what I should do. My attention bounced from mom to baby, mom to baby..wife to child. Gibson, they were quick to get you breathing and they rushed you away. I was overwhelmed. Another baby had to be born. They rushed your mom down the hall. I wasn't sure what to do. I prayed. The bible says that the Spirit hears our sighs and intercedes for us. Wordless groans... I prayed! Neely, it wasn't long before my attention floated from you to your mom, wife to my child. Watching heart rates drop, praying. Your mom got to kiss you before they took you downstairs. Downstairs, beeps, blinking lights, ambient noise. I was ushered down, torn between two rooms. Torn between floors. Your mom upstairs, you guys separated. Your sisters at home. I prayed. Now life is treading highway, precious moments, watching you learn to thrive. Praying. It's tough to know that you are there and we are here. I trust in God! This may not be the hardest distance that we face. You may one day move across the country, overseas, far away. You may not be just a drive away. Thankful. I'm thankful that you're here. I have seen you, touched you, smelled you. I have been praying for you all along, now I've prayed over you, with you in wordless groans. I pray that you two come home soon. I trust God's timing and what is best for you. While we wait, we pray... Not because it's all we can do but because it is what we do.