I have felt nothing but joy these past two days. Well, more than joy...but joy seems to be the adjective that describes most of the emotions I have felt. I'm sure Monica could be more creative with some words that she could think of to describe the last two days, including the delivery. :) The whole experience has gone beautifully. Mom is healthy, baby is healthy, epidural worked, I'm healthy, epidural worked, kids are in good hands (thanks Miriam), epidural worked, everyone is coming home tomorrow, and oh, the epidural worked.
I have felt the Spirit in abundance during this whole process. Even more so than with Aiden and Sofie. Not that this birth is any more special, but for some reason...the Spirit has touched me during the whole process, and at times, overwhelmed me...here's an example...
Monica had progressed to a nine and the nurse repositioned her hoping to help the cervix. About twenty minutes passed and the nurse was talking like she was going to check again. She gloved up and the Spirit entered the room. It overcame me, and I knew it was time. I felt like heaven was telling me, "she's yours". At that very moment Dr. Turner entered the room and checked Monica. She told us it was time and got all suited up. Within a couple of minutes Monica was pushing, four contractions and 9 lbs later we met our baby. It was incredible. Breathtaking.
As I have held this precious girl over the past couple days I have been so inspired. She has a purity that makes me want to be better. She has an innocence that edifies. She has a beauty unlike anything else. As I have held her I have been reminded of a scripture. Moses 1:39..."For behold, this is my work and my glory-to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man."
When I hold her I feel a love more pure and a connection so strong, that eternal is the only word that comes close to describing it. The thought, the unbearable thought, that she will have the agency in this life to live unworthy to be a part of our eternal family is too much, too painful. So I know why Heavenly Father's work and glory is to bring this girl back to Him, because that connection and love I feel for this little girl He feels. Except he feels it times a billion, and for each of us.
I had no idea that our family was missing someone, until yesterday. It feels like she belongs, and she does. So baby girl, welcome to this world. Welcome to this home, and know that you are loved...times a billion.
P.S. You may have noticed we are still not 100% on a name, thus the over usage of "baby girl".
P.P.S. I am refraining from sharing all the details for I will surely get something wrong, I'm sure more details will be included in a future Monica post.
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that was so sweet..and what a nice reminder to look back on when the nights get long and they turn 2 years old!:)i agree with you..nothing is sweeter in this life than bringing another life into it! congrats..we are so excited for you guys!
ReplyDeleteThat was really sweet to read. Something for Audrey to cherish forever. What a neat day for her to be born too...the day Scott Brown won the Senate seat in MA. I remember hearing the results that night and smiling. What a good week for you!
ReplyDeleteKyle. That was beautifully put. It made me cry. I am so thankful Audrey is here safe and sound and all is well with your sweet family. We love each of you so so much!
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