March 2: God's Care and Answered Prayers

Today, I became an aunt again for the --um, hang on, let me count, twenty-eighth time. Yes, you read it 28 nieces and nephews. That is on both my side and my husband's, but on my side alone, I have 20, probably due to having 8 older brothers and sisters. I love being an aunt, whether that meant that I was more like a niece to those that are 20 years older than me, a cousin to those nearly the same age, or an actual aunt to those that are younger than me.

My newest nephew is one month early, and he is handsome. Premie babies are not new to our family. This same nephew has an older brother who was born early as well. On my side, I have a nephew who was born on August 10, and he was due on Thanksgiving, so nearly 4 months early. He is now 21 years old, and he is so full of love for others. Our family has definitely spent a lot of time in prayer over these boys.

Premie babies come into this world unexpectedly. They completely depend on their parents, their nurses and doctors, and God to make it in this new life. If we could only be this vulnerable at times, to depend on God for our food, our care, our worries, our life. These babies do have to be fighters to make it over several obstacles as soon as they enter this world. We all have to fight through this world's obstacles, but God is there watching over our cribs, bassinets, beds to make sure we have everything we need. I am thankful for His care and answered prayers in my life daily.