Play Ball!

Today we had the pleasure of taking the baby's birthparents to a Kansas City Royals game!  It was COLD for May 1st, but we endured and cheered the team on to a win.  It was special for D (the birthmother) because she hadn't been to a Royals game since she was too young to remember.  I was reminded how much I enjoy sharing this pastime with my hubby.  He's converted me - just not to listening on the radio!  I'm excited by the thought of his being able to share this passion with his son someday.

Tomorrow, I will get to join D at her first appointment with the doctor who will likely deliver the baby.  She has asked me if I'd be able to come along because she's not particularly fond of hospitals and of course I'm honored.  Of course!!!

Before the Morning

 I was spending a lazy day reading on the couch Saturday and this song came on the radio.  I don't think I've ever really listened to the words before, but they struck me that day and gave me a sense of peace about where we are in this journey.  I wanted to share them in case they minister to you too.

Before the Morning by Josh Wilson

Do you wonder why you have to,
feel the things that hurt you,
if there's a God who loves you,
where is He now?

Maybe, there are things you can't see
and all those things are happening
to bring a better ending
some day, some how, you'll see, you'll see

Would dare you, would you dare, to believe,
that you still have a reason to sing,
'cause the pain you've been feeling,
can't compare to the joy that's coming

so hold on, you got to wait for the light
press on, just fight the good fight
because the pain you've been feeling,
it's just the dark before the morning

My friend, you know how this all ends
and you know where you're going,
you just don't know how you get there
so just say a prayer.

And hold on, cause there's good for those who love God,
life is not a snapshot, it might take a little time,
but you'll see the bigger picture

Would dare you, would you dare, to believe,
that you still have a reason to sing,
'cause the pain you've been feeling,
can't compare to the joy that's coming

so hold on, you got to wait for the light
press on, just fight the good fight
because the pain you've been feeling,
it's just the dark before the morning

Once you feel the way of glory,
all your pain will fade to memory
once you feel the way of glory,
all your pain will fade to memory

Would dare you, would you dare, to believe,
that you still have a reason to sing,
'cause the pain you've been feeling,
can't compare to the joy that's coming