My pregnancy with Julia went as smoothly as I could have hoped. Only at the beginning was there any concern, when I had some cramping, that ended up being the symptoms of a urinary infection. Through out my entire pregnancy, I clung to the truth God had taught me.

God is good. No matter the answer, no matter the circumstance. God is good. 

November 23, 2007.

Julia Mabel entered this world. My path as a mother began. There have been some valleys, there have been some mountain tops. And in it all, God is good. 

The day I came home from work sick (due to the uti), I was concerned that I would loose this baby too. I sprawled out on our bed, read and prayed. During that time, God comforted me, assured me that His answer really was “YES” and then gave me this verse that I prayed over my entire pregnancy, and continue to pray over Julia:

“O Lord, you alone are my hope. I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood. Yes, you have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb you have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising you!” Psalm 71:5-6

Julia literally is an answer to my prayers. She is the delight of my life and a gift from my God.