The Two Biggest Days in My Life

We are almost there! Exactly 2 weeks until our baby's due date! Unless it is just myself, I find once you get this close to having your first child, you really think about how big this day will be.  The only other day that I have ever prepared this much for is my wedding day. 

In a sense, these two days have a lot of things in common - both of our lives will be changed by this day, we have prepared for this day for months and months beforehand and above all we are trusting God with everything both on the day and afterwards.  

Our Wedding Day - April 23 2011

Christmas 2012- Due Date: January 24 2013

There are however many differences:

1. We must relax before the baby comes rather than after                                                         Wes and I know how much work a baby will be.  Unlike the wedding, where you get the honeymoon afterwards to rest and relax, life is going to get a lot faster very quickly.                    
2. The baby's personality is going to be a complete surprise to us                                        When Wes and I got married, I knew what I was in for.  I knew his personality and both his strengths and weaknesses.  When we have this wonderful child, we are both in for a complete surprise.  
3. There is no "dating" period when you have a baby                                                              You are kind of thrown into this whole parenting thing.  It's amazing and terrifying all at the same time.  There are so many things to learn and so many things that could possibly go wrong, but the amazing thing is you have been blessed with a child to take care of.  
4. You are a main part in teaching your child about Christ's love                                      Unlike marriage, your child does not go into this relationship knowing about the one true God.  It is up to you as parents to teach them this.  This is perhaps one of the important reasons to find a husband who loves the Lord with all his heart as well.