Ya'shar-Sha'phat T'sedeq Mish-pat Smith (Righteous Judge, Upright Ruler) is two years old! This "little" big guy holds a special place in Mommy's heart, just like all my other babies, but in his own unique way, and here's one of the reasons why:
God showed me alot with this pregnancy as he does with each one, mostly that He always knows best, His timing is perfect, and that I need to stop having my own agenda!
Ya'shar was SUPPOSED to be 2 1/2 weeks early, just like all of our other children, because that's what fit perfectly with the plan I had all laid out for my summer. My cousin, Julie, was getting married the end of June, and oh, how I couldn't wait to go to that wedding! I had already bought plane tickets for my mom and I to fly down to the wedding from here with the baby who of COURSE would already be here, and I was excited beyond words!
Well, the wedding day got closer and closer, and still, NO BABY! My disappointment was growing by the second, and I couldn't believe God would just disregard all of my carefully laid plans!
My mom flew in on a Saturday, and it was pretty clear that I wouldn't be going to the wedding with her. My prayers started to change, but I still had a very specific request. My heart soared at the possibility that my mom might be able to be with us for the next miracle to arrive, and THIS prayer, God answered! Ya'shar was born early the following Monday, and we even had a few days at home together before Mom had to leave. What an amazing gift, Lord!
The wedding was beautiful - I saw the pictures - and I was at home with my new baby, exactly where God wanted me to be, and exactly where I was content to be!
Thank you, Lord, for giving me something even greater than I asked for!
So, here he is! He came out at 9 pounds, and apparently hasn't stopped growing since - he measured in this morning at the doctor's office at 33 pounds and 3 feet!
Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy! We love you!
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