Our Seasons of Life: A Mother's Love

I could hardy wait to post this....LITTLE MAN HAS ARRIVED!!!

Edward William Yarbrough

born Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 3:50 pm

8 oz 20 1/2 in

We thought that William would make his appearance in December, but he had different plans! I really do believe he would have stayed until March, if he had a choice! At 37 weeks I had an ultrasound to check his position and weight and my doctor went ahead and scheduled me to be induced based on his current size. He was fearful if I went full term I would have a 9-10 lb baby! (I will always be thankful for his decision!!) So, we went in Monday afternoon and started the whole process...

Since day 1 we have been blessed through this pregnancy and the Lord was gracious to us till the end of it. I was a nervous wreck when we checked in...wasn't sure if they were going to have to sedate me just to calm me down :) I had a nurse who made Bryant and I both feel like family and she asked to stay on as our nurse and even changed her assignment for the next day - so she could be there during my delivery! Wonderful is the only word I have for her! My fear was calmed by the Lord in an amazing way...it will sound silly...but was the source of strength I needed. God always reveals himself in amazing ways...and (as crazy as it sounds) I was calmed by the lights in my hospital room. I was pretty much awake all of Monday night, the nurses were in and out giving me meds and so on...so I sat there thinking about what was in store for me and B during the next 24 hours...talk about freaking out. I'm hooked up to about a hundred monitors and there is a little guy waiting to be welcomed to the world - no turning back! So I looked up and this is what I saw...

You may not see it...but I did (grant it I was on some meds...ha!) But I saw a lion's face...

Bryant and I went to see the newest Chronicles of Narnia movie over Christmas, and the parallel of the movie with the Bible is amazing. In the movie Aslan, the lion, is a parallel of the Father. So as crazy as it seems, this lion's face is what I saw...a calming peace...the peace that surpasses all understanding...came over me. When Bryant woke up Tuesday morning, he asked me how I felt and all I could say was that I was perfectly peaceful, talk about an experience I never dreamed of having...in a hospital...with lights :)

Anyway, Tuesday brought more joy to Bryant and me (next to the day we were married). When I heard this little guy start to cry and when B saw him take his first breath...it was an instant love like no other. I was amazed at how God ordained life and how sweet it is for a mother to carry a child for 9 months and then the instant feelings you have when you see the face you've only imagined for those long months. I never understood the love that my parents talked about having for me and my brother until 3:50, and WOW! it is overwhelming!

I am thankful that I have a husband who is committed to me and seeing and carrying me through every season of life, I'm thankful that he is committed to teaching and raising William according to truth and scripture and so very thankful that when we don't know what else to do, he takes me to the Father with him in prayer. They say the love you have for your children is like no other, but the love you have for your husband (who just became a daddy) is by far the sweetest!

Well, back to the little man... :)

He is perfect in every way! He looks just like his daddy, has his mommy's personality (I have to say that because right now it's the only thing I can claim on him :) ) and is the sweetest baby boy! You rarely hear him cry, unless he is hungry or needs a diaper change. When he is awake he is very alert and those sweet eyes are the highlight of my day! He knows his daddy's voice and will steal your heart when he grabs your finger. There is nothing better than rocking him and kissing those sweet fingers and toes! I truly can't imagine life without him! To say we are in love is an UNDERSTATEMENT!!!!

Bryant and I thank the Lord daily for giving us William and allowing us the PRIVILEGE to be his mommy and daddy!

I have about a million pictures already...yes, I am a proud mommy :) but will only share a few...for now!