Abby Lyn Photography: ~ John and Elizabeth ~ Baby on the way ~

"Theres a first time for everything in life" the saying goes...

Sometimes our first times go badly, like the first time we try to walk, or get on a bike..... and then sometimes they go really well. We are never guaranteed a smooth outcome but as a Christian, we are guaranteed help.

Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me"

and

2 Corinthians 12:9

"But He said to me 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weakness, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

John and Elizabeth. Days go by, they anticipate the birth of their very own and FIRST tater tot.

I don't know what he'll look like. I don't know whether he will get his mommy's red hair or his daddy's brown eyes. I don't know what his personality will be. Whether he will be a full throttle, adventures ahead little boy or if he will be the kind to sit quietly and play with whatever he is given, read books, listen intently.....markings of a deep thinker...one day become a theologian?! I don't know.....but God does. One thing I do know: that this little soul is a blessed little soul to have these two as his parents. John and Elizabeth, you both are going to be wonderful parents.... you already are. Thankful that the Lord is sovereign and cares for each and every soul He creates.

Mathew 6:26 (This whole chapter is excellent)

"Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap, not gather into barns. and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?"

The thought of holding your child for the "first time" seems a bit magical. Soon these hands will no longer be separated from that soft baby skin. Those sweet cheeks will finally be able to be kissed. Those big eyes will finally see mommy and daddy. And so with mommy and daddy, baby's face will no longer be a mystery. Soon they will memorize every wrinkle.... every curve.