Fajah-ood
April 9, 2010
On a chilly December night I was lying on the floor attempting to plug various devices into a wireless router. The bathroom door flies open and Rachelle says “I need your undivided attention”, pregnancy test in hand.
After a mere two months of wedded bliss Rachelle & I found out we were pregnant.
Being a parent was something I wanted, but hadn’t planned on for awhile. I figured I’d have a strategy, maybe read a few books, get comfortable wearing high socks & short-shorts, you know Dad stuff.
Its been a wave after excitement & new found pride. It’s also been a bit of holding back. Pregnancy doesn’t equal baby and I’ve had many friends who have gone through the heartache of miscarriage. I’ve been fighting an urge to be thrilled only because I don’t want to get my hopes too high.
There are many things I am, but worrier is NOT one of them. If anything I lean a little too far the other way.
But I do care deeply for my wife and hope she & the baby will be healthy.
We find out what it is on Monday.
I pray to God that I won’t suck at this.
No amount of high socks and short-shorts will make you ready to be a dad…. although it is a pretty awesome excuse to start wearing some. You’re never really “ready” to be a parent. A six year old, a four year old, and a 10 month old and i STILL dont feel ready to be a dad. I pray to God every day that i dont somehow screw up my kids lives. I’m doing my best to raise them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Parenthood is the grandest and most challenging adventure i have ever been on.
You wont suck. I know you guys will be awesome parents. We’ll be praying that all goes well with the pregnancy. Happy for you guys. And if you or Rachelle ever have any questions, me and Bren are experts ….that was sarcasm.
You both will be amazing parents,remember the best gift you can give your child is to love their mother.
You must also learn all the words to “You are my sunshine”…..and I know that this baby will light up your life the way you did for me so many years ago.