We have now experienced two natural seasons here in Burlington, summer and fall. In that time we have experienced a change in temperature, a change in surroundings, and a change in recreational activities. Work stays the same, church stay the same, friends stay the same, but the surroundings change, our clothes change, and we have an added factor to consider when we go anywhere, the cold.
We are currently experiencing a couple of new seasons of life. One, home ownership. As I write this Josh is unhooking a thermostat from the wall to start a project to build me a pantry. He's awesome. We have made decisions about tearing down walls, replacing windows, and tiling our bathroom floor. We have never had to make decisions like this before.
The other season that we are embarking upon is parenthood. As I type this, a 12 week little baby is growing inside my belly. That is also awesome. We are excited about growing our family. We are making decisions about what will be best for the baby both while I carry him or her and also after we are able to meet our child. We have never had to think about many of these things before either, and we know that there will be many more factors that we will have to consider each time we leave the house. The prospect of parenthood is overwhelming but there is definitely a peace that comes with knowing that this is the Lord's child more than it is ours, and He loves it more than we ever could. We pray that the Lord is already working in its little heart and that we would be well equipped and ready to show our child Jesus.
