Baby Girl

I am at the hospital...it is in the middle of the night, and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of this sweet baby girl today. I just wanted to put down a few thoughts before we actually meet her.

When I first found out that we were going to have a girl, I had so much anxiety. I was up most of the night that night worrying and then my emotions were a little all over the place the next day. I never ever thought we would have a girl. I just pictured all boys in my head. Don't get me wrong, I am VERY excited that the Lord decided to bless us with a girl. I just felt overwhelmed. I think the reason is because I think it will be harder to raise a little girl (I know that's not true). But all of a sudden, I was worrying about when she's 16 and wants to date boys, etc. etc. It all flooded at once : ) Thankfully, a sweet friend reminded me that when you bring home a newborn baby girl from the hospital, she is basically the same as a newborn baby boy, and that the Lord will teach me the rest. Such great advice. I can tend to let my mind and worrying get ahead of me- and the Lord. So, now we have known for several months that this new life inside of me is a little girl Spivey, and we are so excited. Here are a few things that I am excited about:

• The opportunity to watch Matt be a daddy to a little girl. I've always said that I thought he'd be a great dad for a little girl. He is stable. He is kind. He is patient. He will be a tremendous instrument in showing her the Love of her Heavenly Father. I can't wait to watch it.
• The fact that one day, when she's all grown up, she will be my friend. Boys don't always call their moms for advice...at some point, that stops for most. But girls with good relationships with their moms grow up to be their friend. I pray that God will foster that relationship for us.
• The opportunity to see Hudson and Micah be big brothers to a baby sister. My heart swells just thinking about it. Micah calls her baby "willie" because he can't say Lily. I LOVE it...it is so sweet to me. I know that she will be a well protected little girl.

I am overwhelmed at the Lord's kindness and goodness to us. Children are a blessing from His hand and I don't take that lightly. I cannot wait to see what He has in store for this baby girl.

So, sweet girl, this is for you. I pray that you will always know how much we love you. I pray that you will come to know the Lord at a young age- and that you never remember a day that you didn't walk with Him. I pray that you will be so rooted in his Love for you that you will be secure and stable in who He has made you to be.