Adventures of the Supersized 6

Being a woman is not always as easy as it looks.  Sure we can't stand when we pee, and our shoes and bag have to match the occasion, but we get to do something that men can not.  While I doubt that they are green with envy, even the most macho of men can't deny that it is the most amazing, spectacular, awesome, yet gruling and painstaking task a human can go through.  Yet women agree to God's will and carry life, a precious child that God entrusts them to raise into grown men and women.  It is an interesting partnership that only a woman can enter with God.  While men may understand the complicated biology of life, they can only imagine the spiritual aspect of creating life.  It truly is an act of love, and for someone you have never even met face to face!  I have had the honor and joy to be a partner with God in the journey of creating life four times.  While at times I may have felt less than spiritual on my journey, I can still remember the awe I felt at knowing that a future person was protected within me.  I see my children now, and I wonder how we got from a lump under my shirt, to a little man who is going to pass me in height shortly.  But I can still remember how that partnership felt for those 40 total amazing months.

On October 18th I witnessed an act of love so amazing I am still awe struck.  My dear cousin (through marriage, but is more my cousin:) Kate gave birth to a son.  While I had been there myself, and having worked for an OB in his office I had yet to be present for a birth.  As any mom who has been there knows there is no modesty in "birthing babies", yet it was no doubt when Kate was the most beautiful.  The presence of God was there, and when it was all done both mom and baby were sound and resting.  Simply amazing.  The name of the little man was kept a secret till his arrival.  Dad had his moment and announced:  Azariah Langsdon Godsey.  II Chronicles 15:7 has the prophet Azariah telling the ruler Asa, "But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded."  Yes indeed.  Right now our country is in turmoil and we feel frustrated and don't know what the answer is.  The headline on CNN says that 3 in 4 Americans is in fear of the direction of our great nation.  If only we could all look to the words of Azariah the prophet.  I am honored to have been a small part of Azaraiah's debut, and I hope he reminds me to remember to be strong, and to not give up!

Thanks Kate, Marcus, and Azariah!  May you be blessed ubundantly and daily.  And to all moms, I appreciate all that you do in your partnership, and remember be strong, don't give up!!!

TLM