For all those who are keeping count he was born Wed. March 26th at 4:56pm. He weighed in at 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 and 1/2 inches. Enjoy!
Immanuel - God with us
4 years ago
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
In the Beginning
So I admit that this beginning isn't nearly as profound or significant as some other beginnings that have occured so far, but none the less, I'm here. Leslie and I are getting ready to start a part of our lives that will be both terrifying and beautiful. We are having our first son in just a few days, actually it could be today, tomorrow or next week. Whenever Jamin is ready to get here he'll come.
Having a son is terrifying me simply because I don't know if I'm going to be any good at being his father. Sure everyone tells me I'm going to do great and I know I'll try really hard but I'm finding out this is one of those things in life that you really just never know. My friend Emily was the first I've heard say that "you never have the experience you need until it's too late."
Having a son is going to be beautiful because I know that being a father is one of the great desires of my heart. God has been so good to Leslie and me. I look around at other young boys of all ages and wonder if Jamin is going to be anything like them. I can't wait to see him, smell him, feel him in my arms, hear him cry, watch him sleep. I can't wait for that first step, that first word. Then again I hope it all doesn't flash before me and is gone before I know it. I hear so many parents talk about how they wish they could have all the time back again to do it all over because they feel like it all went so fast. I really don't like this idea. So, whether I'm successful or not I am going to do all I can to slow time with my son down to a point to where I really can enjoy him to the fullest.
Life is changing. Forever, to never be the same. That's ok. God only has the best in mind for me. I delight in knowing He holds the universe in check and that He is big enough to be in control of my life.
Lord, please prepare me for the calling of fatherhood. Prepare Leslie for motherhood. We want to be the best parents we can be. We will raise Jamin as your child. Teaching him your love. Thank you for giving him to us. Lord, we will be good stewards of this life you have given us.
Having a son is terrifying me simply because I don't know if I'm going to be any good at being his father. Sure everyone tells me I'm going to do great and I know I'll try really hard but I'm finding out this is one of those things in life that you really just never know. My friend Emily was the first I've heard say that "you never have the experience you need until it's too late."
Having a son is going to be beautiful because I know that being a father is one of the great desires of my heart. God has been so good to Leslie and me. I look around at other young boys of all ages and wonder if Jamin is going to be anything like them. I can't wait to see him, smell him, feel him in my arms, hear him cry, watch him sleep. I can't wait for that first step, that first word. Then again I hope it all doesn't flash before me and is gone before I know it. I hear so many parents talk about how they wish they could have all the time back again to do it all over because they feel like it all went so fast. I really don't like this idea. So, whether I'm successful or not I am going to do all I can to slow time with my son down to a point to where I really can enjoy him to the fullest.
Life is changing. Forever, to never be the same. That's ok. God only has the best in mind for me. I delight in knowing He holds the universe in check and that He is big enough to be in control of my life.
Lord, please prepare me for the calling of fatherhood. Prepare Leslie for motherhood. We want to be the best parents we can be. We will raise Jamin as your child. Teaching him your love. Thank you for giving him to us. Lord, we will be good stewards of this life you have given us.
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