So I think there is something about being a first time parent that everyone always has their two cents on how you should do it...from day one of pregnancy everyone is always letting you know "what's best". Whether it's what pump to buy or best ways to get through labor or how to do sleep training everyone has something to say :) THEN you add on top of that what You think parenting will look like and how you will want things to go...
Then you welcome in this new little person and your life changes upside down. THEN you add him being in the hospital sick and all your "plans" go out the window and the fact that he is given a bottle and a pacifier doesn't matter anymore cause all that matters is that he gets better. I have been really praying these last few days about my preconceived notions on "what being a good parent" are and that they wouldn't ever trump what it takes for this little guy to get better. Then I realized we are given the best parenting advice in Proverbs 3:5-6:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding
In all your ways acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight."
Yep...God is good and I will trust in Him. He is in control and we praise him for our little gift.
Now if only we could get out of the hospital..... :) Like I said though...Baby steps
We are praying for all of you Kedron. Easton is so blessed to be a part of your family. We are so blessed that he is a part of our family. He is so gorgeous! Continue to lean on God, your faith and your family and remember to take care of yourselves too! We love you all so much! Love, Kedran, Mark, Dylan, Dustin and Caurie
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