One year ago today...

It has been exactly one year ago today that I went to the doctor for a spider bite and left the doctors office with a JOY in my heart that I shall never forget. You see, I KNEW in my heart that I HAD to be pregnant, because I FELT pregnant with all the symptoms. We were trying! But, the OVER ten home pregnancy test I had taken so far had all said negative! I guess it had just been too early! I remember mentioning it to the nurse, and she suggested we do a blood test. The problem was I went to a tiny clinic in a small town on a Friday afternoon, they said it would be Monday before they got the result back! Uuugghhh! Impatient me asked her if I could do a urine test as well, just for the heck of it. I remember going and doing the urine sample and handing it to the nurse. She handed me my chart and had me go check out at the front of the clinic while she ran the test for me. I remember being VERY discouraged, to the point I KNEW I was going to CRY when I got in my car. After I wrote out my check, I stuck my head back around the corner to look at the nurse. The nurse was shaking her head "no" at me, I said thank you and turned around quickly to head for the door. She came after me saying, "no silly, it's NOT negative! It's positive, and I've done two tests! Your pregnant, congratulations!" I literally jumped, hugged the nurses neck as fast and hard as I could, which I know she didn't expect, and screamed out! I can not imagine the glow and smile that instantly came over my body! This is the happiest moment I recall. I immediately got in my car and called Lance to confirm the good news to him. We were both so excited and happy, we couldn't WAIT to tell everyone! I immediately called my mom, Hilary, Sarah, and stopped by my dad and Cay's house to tell them. I knew I would be picking Catherine up at the airport the next day, so I didn't call her, and waited to tell her in person. My Papa Fisher passed away 9 days after I found out I was pregnant, but we had told him and he was happy! I just wish my sweet Kaden could have met his Papa.
I just wanted to share my FAVORITE memory here...
God truly does answer prayers, and HIS timeline for my life has been perfect, in HIS time, not mine. I am learning to rely on God and wait for HIS timing in my life. And, since the moment Kaden was born on February 2, 2009, I have continually thanked God for my precious gift. Every feeding I say, 'thank you God for this baby'. I know that God has great plans for Kaden's life here on Earth.