If our second little boy had followed Soren's timetable, he would have been here 4 days ago. Even though it's still early, I am anxious to meet this little guy. We have been planning and preparing for his arrival for 9 months. We have agonized over the perfect name. We have dreamed about what he'll be like: what he looks like, what his personality will be like, what his relationship with his brother will be like, what he'll love to do.
While I don't like the waiting and had begun hoping that he would arrive as early as his brother had, the anticipation in these last few days has heightened my anticipation for this child who is coming and has also led to an even greater appreciation for the anticipation accompanying the prophesies of Scripture for the coming Messiah. The past few days, I've been reflecting on the Advent and Christmas season (because I know my time will be limited after the baby comes) and my own excitement to meet our little boy has opened up my heart to have that anticipation as I prepare my heart and my family to celebrate Christmas.
This year, I get to anticipate and celebrate the arrival of two baby boys. My own son, for whom I have prayed these last many months as God has knit him together. My own son, who is a precious gift and a blessing that God is asking me to cherish, to parent, to disciple and to pray for as a temporary guardian for this sweet child. And God's Son, who God gave to the world for us to receive; another precious gift, but this gift brings salvation and peace and hope. This Child was the greatest gift and I am grateful to my long-expected baby and to God for this deeper understanding that was given to me this holiday season. And my prayer, for my son: come, though long-expected baby. And to Jesus: Come, though long-expected Jesus. We are watching and waiting with great anticipation.
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