"Wherever you are, whenever it's right,
You'll come outta nowhere and into my life."
When my second child was only nine months old, I found out that I was pregnant again. So many people that I know (and don't know for that matter) would have been thrilled at that kind of surprise, but I was devastated. The news came completely out of left field and we were shocked to say the least. Our family was not in a stable financial place. We already had two very young children and it was a challenge enough with them. Neither one of our cars were big enough for three car seats, our house was only a three bedroom ... three kids would mean a lot of changes.
I struggled so much with accepting the pregnancy and it took a huge emotional toll on me. Fear ruled my emotions as I was so scared to be bringing another child into the world and felt like the timing couldn't have been worse. Why would God throw this on us during a time when we were struggling in so many other areas? It didn't seem fair. Selfishly, I stayed in my self pity for a few months. I didn't allow myself to feel any joy or excitement and instead fell into depression.
One day, while at an event that my Mom was hosting I ended up in a conversation with one of the other guests. Without me even bringing up my disappointment about my pregnancy she looked at me and said, "Sometimes the best gifts are those that we least expect or that drop into our laps at the most inconvenient times. God is going to use this child in mighty ways and she will surpass everything you could ever wish for, for her." Wow ... I was blown away!
At that moment, I remembered the verse that I had heard so many times before, "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11. I felt so ashamed for my actions. Yes, this was an inopportune time, we weren't ready, we were scared, we had no clue how it was going to work but God created this child specifically for us, to not only bless us but to bless the world. She was our incredible gift from Him. All of the little details didn't matter anymore. It would work. God knew my heart. He knew our family. Before the beginning of time, He knew that we were meant to be together.
"And I know that we can be so amazin'
And baby your love is gonna change me
And now I can see every possibility
Somehow I know that it’ll all turn out
You'll make me work so we can work to work it out
And I promise you kid I'll give so much more than I get
I just haven't met you yet."
Almost three years later that baby is a beautiful, bouncing child who is filled with joy from head to toe. Things haven't always been foot loose and fancy free, but we have made it. She adds so much zest to our family and we would never be complete without her smiling face. Though she can definitely be a feisty little thing and she challenges me like no other, she is exactly who God created her to be and I love her to pieces for that. She never ceases to amaze me and I am convinced everyday that this little girl is going to be something utterly amazing. God is going to work through her and do incredible things in her life.
So often I look at her and remember back to feeling so hopeless and scared- although now I am comforted by those memories because God has proved to remain faithful and true to His Word. Sometimes the best gifts are those that we least expect or that drop into our laps at the most inconvenient times. Be thankful for the surprises that God throws your way. He can bless our socks off, even in the midst of hardship and doubt.
"And I know that we can be so amazin'
And now I can see every single possibility
And someday I know it'll all turn out
And I'll work to work it out
Promise you kid I’ll give more than I get"
Michael Buble
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