My Life as an African Gypsy

The last couple of posts have been more serious, so this one is a tad lighter.

As we have talked more seriously about starting a family, the whole idea of having a baby has stirred all sorts of things up in me ...

From things like exercising regularly (Thank you Liz for my weights!) and eating healthier to becoming consistent in the Word, especially with my husband as well as cleaning up some bad habits. I figure pregnancy and having a child will be change enough, so I should not wait until then to get on it.

Bringing a child into this world is no small thing. It is a huge responsibility, and I want to be a good steward of that in every way possible.

Jon and I want to raise world changers, lovers of God and I want to start early in their little lives.

In the shower today I was praying to the Lord to prepare my womb and my body to be a comfortable healthy environment for a little one to grow. I am trusting in His timing, though sometimes it has to be quite deliberate since my emotions want it now now, but He knows. ;)

I have chatted with the women at the hospital about wanting a baby soon; they are all so excited for me. I think having a baby here in Africa will be an advantage for my connection with women. Right now they think it strange that I am 25 an still do not have any kiddos; it is just the way of life around here, you have babies. Even the children ask me with puzzled faces if I have any kids yet. Ha! "Not yet," I reply, "but soon, I hope!" It's as if relief washes over them.

Sure I have momentary fears of being pregnant here, but overall I have a peace. If these women can do it, I can do it. The Lord has called me to this place and He will not forget me! He will equip me with everything I need.

Now I will wait upon the Lord, for months or years, it is up to Him!