Daddy-ish Thoughts

Well, were finally on our way. Sarah would probably smack me for saying that, because frankly weve been on our way for over 9 months now. (did you know it actually takes 10 months for a baby to develop?) But something has happened that finally gives me that final kick in the pants, and makes me realize Addison will be here SOON!!
I wont go too far into prenatal education. But I will say for those who are unaware, in order to have a baby, certain things have to happen. Theres a goal of number 10 to reach. A week ago, we were at 0, and it didnt look like we were moving yet. Yesterday we visted the doc, and found out were at 2!!!! AND it appears as if moving to the next numbers will be done VERY easily. We could be seeing our daughter THIS WEEK even!
Mental lists began being made the moment I heard this. What was left to pack? Who was left to call? What are their numbers? What needs to be done around home? Are we baby-ready? How many more times can I go to Panera at 6am?
We played hookie from LaMaze last night, and had some close friends over who have had a baby about 8 months ago. They helped us clearly think about what we would need as the moment approaches. I went out and picked up some things from the store that I normally wouldve turned RED from embarrassment. But I am preparing for my daughter. No embarrassment here. Pride. Pure Pride. And Love
Thats another thing Ive been thinking, as I prepare my heart, mind, soul, and life for Addison..I love her. They say that being a parent is the closest we can get to understanding even a sliver of the Love God has for us. I am beginning to understand it a bit more. I consider myself a loving person. it comes easy to me. I attribute this to God, because well its the only way it could’ve happened. I love people. But even those I love the most, there was a way they earned that love. Now, I understand we all are supposed to have a love for all people. I got that. But Im talking about a close, relational, I would die for you Love. Agape love. My family, we had to endure things together, and as I was raisedgrew to love them. My closest friends, we hang out, weve been there for each other, weve done life together. Ive learned to love them. Even my wife I didnt just jump off the cliff of love on meeting her. We dated, she couldnt resist me and as we grew closer, we came to share this love we still have today.
But Addison. My Daughter. Youve done nothing to earn this. You have no measuring stick that Im holding you up to. You have no certificate to earn. Theres no test. Im not waiting until I see how beautiful you are. Im not waiting to see how intelligent you are. Im not even waiting to see if theres anything wrong with you. I Love You. Without condition. Without prerequisites. Without reserve. I would die for you. There is nothing you can do to escape this loveand there is nothing that could ever take this love away from you. I Love You.
If this is even a millionth of the Love that God has for us.and lets say that the Kingdom of God is when we realize fully that entire amount of love..whew. My friends; be ready for the greatest love-trip youll ever experience. We are loved in such a way by our creator. This is reason to wake up early.