God's Timing

I am always amazed how perfect God's timing is. He knows exactly what we need, right when we need it. When I was pregnant with Lily, I was so sad that my midwife from Arizona was more than 2000 miles away. She had been such a support to me all through my pregnancy with Jonathan and I just thought I would never find anyone who compared to Edie. Then a friend told me about a midwifery office in Bamberg, S.C., where we met Anna.

Instantly, I felt at ease, and knew that the Lord had everything in order. She had such a sweet spirit, calm voice, and cheerfulness about her. She was never annoyed with Josh, who would love on her, and look over her shoulder as she charted each visit. (He was definitely smitten with Miss Anna!). She quickly picked up on Jonathan's insecurities about losing his "baby of the family" status. She knew my fears of having a baby in my late thirties, and had a way of calming them, even though the risk never actually changed. She was such an encouragement through the entire 9 months.

When it came time for my little Lily to make her grand entrance, Luis, Anna, the nurse and I spent the time (between contractions) talking about the Lord, and all the great things He has done in each of our lives. There was a peace in that birthing room like I had never experienced in my other births. Even as the pain intensified, and the contractions were more frequent, there was a sweet spirit of the Lord that just lingered. It was a beautiful day for so many reasons, and a special friendship formed between Anna and my family.

When I found out that Anna would be leaving the Bamberg practice, I figured that I probably wouldn't see her again, and that she was just a special gift for a season in my life. Little did I know that Anna was originally from Belton, S.C., and that the Lord would moved us, a year later, to that very same town...and what I thought was an end of a beautiful season, in actuality, was only the beginning of a new one.

We love you dearly Anna. You are a special part of our family!