If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. John 15:7 Grace, you have been squirming around in my belly far more than usual today. I think it’s because it’s suddenly very chilly here in Chapel Hill. Fall is upon us. I think you know your big day is coming soon. We went to see Dr. Evers for my 32 week checkup today and, as usual, you’re a little dancin’ bean! Your heartbeat is strong, you kicked a bunch and he gave me a flu shot so we can both hopefully be happy and healthy during this flu season when you are born. 8 more weeks. It’s starting to blow my mind a little bit. OK, a lotta bit. I started this time of growing you thinking I wasn’t going to be the kind of mom who thought much about pregnancy or read books about babies. I’d just figure it out. I’m not a big reader in general. Hopefully you’ll get your Dad’s longer attention span! But, I’ve now devoured over 1000 pages in baby books in the last month. My favorites so far: Baby Talk and Dr. Sears’ So, You’re Going to be a Parent. And… I’ve started organizing things a ton and your nursery is finally done. I’ve gotten so organized that I have more time to breathe through each day and pray more now. That is a blessing. And such a surprise during what used to be the very busiest week of my whole year. This time last year I was so different. We have till Monday to finish the magazine and get it sent off on time, but somehow I feel oddly calm about it. There’s so much left to do, but it’s going to get done. Calmly and beautifully. And Sunday will always be a day we fully rest. Even when I want to work, I pray that God directs my thoughts elsewhere and He always does. And I’m always so renewed by that full day of rest. It allows me to work harder and with such focus the rest of the week. After the magazine is fully done and proofed and printed and distributed and launched and after I help a lot of my favorite people launch their new brands in the next couple weeks, it’s just you and me little one. God sure has perfect timing and perfect plans. I think God knew I needed this wonderful creative all-consuming project right before you arrive. It has been a gift. It has helped me to not worry so much about what’s next. Although, it’s hard sometimes. The unknown sometimes scares me. Not knowing what you’ll be like or how I’ll handle not sleeping much or what will change or how I’ll feel about work and how I’ll fit into the awesome shoes of being your mom. But, then I read a verse like the one above and I breathe deeply. Very deeply. I trust our God. I crave every day to remain in Him. I want to know God so much more. That is where real life is. I think I will know Him more once you arrive, too. That makes my heart full. I love you, Grace. God is so good. Love, Mom