My apologies to those who endured several moments of gut-wrenching disbelief until you spotted the all-important "niece or nephew" line.]
As we roll into Thanksgiving later this week, I'm reminded to reflect on the blessings in my own life, the things for which I'm truly thankful. And while there are myriad extravagant ways in which the Lord has lavished His grace upon the Va Beach Pearces this year, one deserves special mention tonight.
Is it a lentil? Perhaps a kumquat or a lime?
Nay, gentle readers. We would not be this grateful for such sundry produce.
This long-awaited little one, though it has apparently resembled a variety of food items in its short life, is none other than Joel's and my very first future niece or nephew! We are so thankful for this tiny treasure, this bundle of developing life that is the answer to countless prayers! What a miracle that the Lord is, even now, knitting together a (not-so) wee human in Becca's belly, fearfully and wonderfully.
And in a few days, we will be even more thankful to learn the baby's sex, which Becca and Scott are selfishly withholding until Thanksgiving. Who do they think they are, the baby's parents or something? For now, Joel and I are left to pore over small, grainy ultrasound photos and ponder whether that one spot is its legs or...you know...gender-specific parts.
We can't wait!!
...for so many things, of course, but for now: Is it Harold or Harold-etta?
What's your prediction?
Scott's blog, with ultrasound photos!
1 comment:
"gender-specific parts"..."harold-etta"? :-) i love your gift for writing!! :-)
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