Just a week!

Another heart beats beneath my own...for just one more week, Lord willing! It seems like Friday or Saturday will be the day we're "induced" if this baby hasn't come on his own before then! Just wanted to update you quickly so you could pray and rejoice with us!

Thank you, Lord, for the privilege of carrying this child within.
For the gift of life!
For nine months of anticipation and excitement.
For years of praying and waiting.
For everything you've taught us along the way.
For cribs and blankets and baby shoes and everything tiny and adorable.
For a big brother who will love his little brother.
For children to raise for Your glory!!!
Out of the mouths of babes you bring forth praise.

just the three of us for a little longer...

I'm trying to savor my last few days with just one little boy! It makes me sad sometimes to realize that Elijah is four and won't be little much longer. As it is, he's more than a handful to hold, especially having much less room on my lap lately! We still get plenty of snuggles in though!

I love, love, love that Elijah's personality is showing up more and more. He will often smile at appropriate times, and if you laugh at something, he'll often join you with a grin. It's a big thing for me that he's beginning to be able to "play", like responding to being tickled or even to just a playful tone in my voice.

Today Elijah, Todd, and I went to the "big city" for Elijah's Botox shots. The poor boy had about twelve needle pokes in his legs. (Botox is to reduce spasticity, but only works for a few months.) As usual, Elijah was a total trooper concerning pain. He didn't start crying until about the 7th or 8th shot. Being his momma, those last four or five pokes lasted an eternity! I would have so gladly taken those shots for him!

We also found out this past week that Elijah will probably need surgery early next spring on his hips. One of his hips has come further out of the socket and will have to be repaired surgically to prevent pain and dislocation. I'm glad it's a few months away, but to think of him having major surgery has me a bit nauseous.

We will trust You, God, to take care of our little boy that we love so much!!!