Counting down

So, the countdown has begun... My due date is May 3rd, though we're not actually sure exactly which day Baby Caldwell will grace us with his/her presence... If the entry will be graceful or not, we're also not certain. I will say that we have been praying that in all things, we will glorify Jesus. I don't believe that birthing a child is exempt from one of the opportunities in this life to honor Christ. Life is all about Him...

...we could never make a bigger deal of Christ than He is worthy of...

We have seen the LORD provide for us (and for Baby Caldwell-- affectionately called "The Womb-Dweller by those dear) in the showering of gifts and kind words towards our family. Thanks be to God for all that He does to show us more of Himself.

I feel so inadequate to be called "Mama" to this child; however, I am sure of this: Christ will be made much of in my life because of this baby. I say that in confidence because I know, without a doubt, that Brian and I will be forced to lay prostrate before Him concerning rearing this little one for the glory of the Father. And I think that is honoring to God because we are admitting/acknowledging our complete and utter dependence on Him and therein His absolute God-ness in our lives and in the universe...and beyond!

Please pray for Brian and I as we enter into the last days of the pregnancy. We want to trust Christ with our whole lives...in pain or in sweetness.... And when the two collide.