Journey to Becoming Parents

Friday, April 8th I woke up and took the infamous pregnancy test. I'll tell you now I was terrified to see those dreaded words, "not pregnant". I didn't think I could handle seeing those words on that pregnancy test like I had before.

I took the test and then let the dogs out. As I entered back in the restroom to take a shower I glanced over at the test bracing myself to see those awful words, "not pregnant" but the "not" was missing. I grabbed the stick and held it in my hands to make sure I was seeing things correctly and sure enough it read "pregnant". I cracked open the door to find my husband still sound asleep in bed. I let out a soft "so....umm...we're pregnant."

He jumped out of bed and hugged me tight for a long while and then I hopped in the shower. I stood there in awe of my Savior, Jehovah Jireh, My Provider!! I stood there saying Jehovah Jireh over and over again and thanking him for this precious gift of life. I prayed over the baby and the pregnancy during my shower as I continued to praise Him in His faithfulness. Jehovah Jireh, you have provided!

Several people have asked if I jumped up and down or screamed in that moment, but I did not. I stood in awe of my Savior! I promised myself the day I found out I was pregnant that I would remember He is the reason and that He is to be praised. So I didn't stand in that bathroom jumping up and down, but I stood there still in awe of his graciousness!