Blessed!!

Yesterday I picked out my very first vehicle. Ever since we got married, Drew has been telling me that one day he would get me a nice car. Well thanks to his hard work, and God blessing us bountifully; Drew finally made good on his promise. I had a list of things my new car “had to have” and then a list of things I wanted but could do without. I prayed yesterday morning that God would work it out and if we were supposed to get a new car that He would show us what to do. Well we not only found a car in our price range, but it had EVERYTHING on both of my lists, plus all the things Drew wanted! I am so thankful and happy about our new car, but more importantly, I am thankful for such a hardworking and amazing husband. Drew works long hours and does whatever he can so that I can stay home with Jaxson. He rarely complains, goes without sleep, and even when he is incredibly exhausted he always makes time for his son. I am pretty sure I hit the jackpot as far as husbands go. While we may not have the very best of everything, and our new car may not be BRAND NEW, with Drew and Jaxson in the passenger seats, I feel like the richest girl in the world.

Change is Good

Since my last post, our world has changed completely! We welcomed Jaxson into the world on January 13th, and every day I am more and more amazed by this precious gift. I was initially worried that I wouldn't settle into motherhood with ease. Maybe it's because Jaxson is such an easy baby, or maybe it's just God's grace; but I have never been this happy in my life. Yes, there are days where I just want to run and hide, but all those moments in between bring so much joy to my life that no words could ever express what being a mother means to me. Each day is a gift, and each day I fall more and more in love with our little man. I see myself, his daddy, his Pop, his G-Daddy, my Pappa and my Grandaddy in both his appearance, mannerisms, disposition and likes/dislikes. I am constantly baffled by the way that God took little pieces of all of us and created this incredible, tiny human. Motherhood has done so much to me, but more than anything it has shown me a different aspect of my heavenly Father. I see Him as Creator, when I hold my most cherished piece of his creation in my arms. I see Him as Father, and can't imagine why He would give up His child for someone like me. I also have just a glimpse at how very much must He must love us. I hope to make more time to share about Jaxson, our lives and what God is showing me. I am at a point where I am getting more free time, as Jaxson has finally figured out he can play all by himself. I just wanted to share this initial post, it is amazing how much the struggles and words of other mothers with babies Jaxson's age have encouraged me here lately. I hope that this post and my future posts will encourage others in the same way they have encouraged me. I love hearing other people's ideas so I am just wondering, in what ways has being a mother changed your image of God?