To say that Nicol and I are enjoying our new baby girl would be a big-time understatement.  From our very biased perspective, she’s absolutely the most adorable and beautiful little thing you’ve ever seen.  When first we laid eyes on her last Thursday morning, Nicol and I fell in love…with Summer and with each other all over again.  We are definitely smitten! 

I remember the night we found out that Nicol was expecting.  We jumped up and down, laughed, cried, praised our great God, and even freaked out a little.  It wasn’t long before the Spirit tapped me on the shoulder and reminded me of Psalm 139.  At that very moment, the Creator was shaping, forming, sculpting, and crafting Summer inside her momma’s womb.  O, the wonder! 

I also remember how quickly the fears and doubts came racing into my mind.  Would Summer be okay?  Would she survive?  What about Nicol’s strength and health?  How in the world am I going to do this father thing?  Questions.  Doubts.  Fears.  Anxiety.  And then I got another tap on the shoulder.  “Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there were none of them.” (Psalm 139:16)  I rested very well that night thanks to the soothing, assuring voice of God:  ”I’ve got everything under control, there’s nothing you need to worry about, there’s nothing you need to do except trust me.”  O, the wonder!

I’m thankful today that He is in control.  I’m thankful that He crafted our little girl and that His hand is still on her.  I’m thankful that He gave us this precious gift.  I’m thankful for my brave, loving and hard-working wife.  I’m thankful for answered prayers.  I’m thankful that our parents were able to be at the hospital with us.  I’m thankful to Jesus in ways I’ve never known until last Thursday morning.  O, the wonder! 

I think I’m going to go give Summer and Nicol a big hug!