On Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 6:36pm I gave birth to the most amazingly handsome baby boy- Ethan Micah Almond. We welcomed him home on Tuesday, May 17 and have been on a glorious rollercoaster ever since!
To say that Preacherman, our little, and I are excited would be quite the understatement! We’ve been excited throughout the entire process of my pregnancy, so meeting Baby Ethan in person has filled my heart with joy.
And yes, that’s why I’ve been quiet for most of the year.
Well, not exactly. I mean, things got busy, I got (more and more) pregnant, and I had to make a decision to keep the main thing the main thing- which meant focusing and prioritizing my life so that we could all be fully prepared to welcome this beautiful gift of God that we have the joy of guiding through life.
God really used this pregnancy as a time to speak to me about me- my heart, my desires, my fears, my limitations. I can’t wait to share more of that with you in the coming days/weeks/months.
Until then- please continue to keep us all in your prayers as we begin to navigate this new phase of life!
I married Preacherman at 29- which was about 4-5 years longer than I wanted to be single. In my perfect life plan, I would have been married at 24 or 25, with babies coming along around ages 27-28. I’d have finished having babies by 32 (at the absolute latest). And we’d live happily ever after.
So, based on my own perfect life plan, I’m a little behind. And while I generally hate being behind on things, I’m okay with it, because it has been worth the wait.
I love that I know and see so many young women who desire to be Godly wives; who spend their time committed to their church, and pursuing God so that they can be who God has called them to be. And while I know from my own experience that waiting to be found can be a struggle, let me encourage you- IT IS WORTH THE WAIT.
I know that you get tired of hearing it. I know that while you’re happy for your friend, you’re not excited about adding another bridesmaid dress to your closet. I know the excitement of welcoming your friend’s newborn into the world, while wondering if you’ll ever have that life for yourself. But please know, that it IT IS WORTH THE WAIT.
There’s nothing wrong with you for waiting. But don’t wallow. Enjoy your single time. Travel. Shop. Save money. Start your business. Finish that degree. Follow the dreams that God has placed in your heart while you’re waiting- because when you get married, it’s not the same. Marriage requires a consideration that isn’t necessary when you’re single–a consideration of another’s thoughts, dreams, purposes, and plans, and you have to proceed with prayer and caution.
I wish that I could say that I waited patiently to be found by Preacherman. If only that were the case. There were times where I would be content with my singleness, and there were times where I tried to force relationships that I knew weren’t for me. But once I truly committed myself to my singleness, and becoming the best person that I could be, things (slowly) fell into place.
Please know, you are worth the wait- and it’s better to be alone than in bad company. My prayer is that you are able to enjoy this season for the blessing it is and understand the purpose it serves in your life and for the husband and family that you will soon have.
life beyond the well... 