We have felt a wide range of emotions today. Right now I'm so tired its all pretty numb. I've cried on about 5 or 6 occasions today. Mostly pure joy. I can remember days when we were driving into the crowded parking lot, riding a smelly elevator full of weird people, and walking down that hospital and deep down my heart just longed to be home, lying in a bed with my son and wife and being with them without any stress.
Oddly, today we were really sad for this chapter to be ending. We've met and been around some amazing people out here. The primary nurses that have been working consistently with Harrison have become very dear to our hearts. And we cried a lot as we said good bye. We are so grateful for their compassion and hard work to care for him and us so consistently. They have taught us everything to get us started and have been so encouraging. I have thought time and time again about Ps 78:72 as I have watched God provide through these nurses. A faithful heart and a skillful hand nurtured Harrison. And I am in debt to these miracle workers.
There is also one particular family we've gotten really tied to out here as well. Jeff and Kristen (a couple we met at church here) have opened up their home and lives to us. They have been such a bright spot in this season. Outside of the hospital and everything positive happening with Harrison they and the church we got connected to out here were more life giving to us than anything.
We are sad, we are excited and we are also pretty scared. Embarking on the journey of parenthood tomorrow. No more monitors, no more nurses, no one to rely on but our own intuition. Well people have been doing this for thousands of years and succeeded generation after generation with a lot less than we have. But this is still about the most intimidating thing I've ever done. As my brother Abe put it earlier today, we are walking the tight rope with no safety net.
Well Jesus has gotten us this far, and I don't think he is going anywhere.
Thank you for your prayers that have gotten us this far. The journey begins in a few hours.
we can't wait to have yall home! praying for a safe journey. harrison is blessed to have such loving and faith-filled parents.
ReplyDeleteSO excited for you guys. I've found that the people who realize how scary/overwhelming parenting is often make the best parents. So I think that means you're on the right track. :) See you all soon! I can't wait to meet Harrison.
ReplyDeleteWe miss you guys lots and think about you daily. So amazing that you are all home together. Know you are in good company if you are feeling completely overwhelmed and beyond tired. Being parents is pure joy and pure exhaustion! We love you guys. The Hannam's
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