One Year Ago

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord," plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

One year ago today I took a pregnancy test. I remember being very surprised by the result. I was supposed to have minor surgery later that week. I'm not sure why I did the test. I really had no reason to think I was pregnant. I wasn't "late" or feeling different, I just had this feeling that I should make sure that it was safe to have the surgery. At first there wasn't a line - then slowly there was a very faint line. I put the test on the floor and covered it up with a magazine. Somehow that was going to make the line disappear right? I came out of the bathroom crying and shaking. Tom quickly asked me what was wrong. He was very concerned. I could barely get the words out. We were both nervous and surprised. Tom went outside to shovel the snow and when he came back in we just hugged.
Now a year later, I can't imagine life without little Jacob. He is such a blessing. Sweet baby. He looks at me with such love in his eyes - as if he recognizes me. I am so excited to have another son to raise. As always, God knew what was best for me and Tom and our family.
Today is the day Mary heard from the Angel, Gabriel that she would be the mother of God's son. After mass tonight there will be special prayers for babies - just like last year. I am looking forward to going - if the weather lets me. We have a bunch of snow today and we're going to get more. My children are hoping to stay home tomorrow from school. Good thing I bought some hot cocoa and marshmallows :o) Snow days are fun days if you don't have to go out. I enjoy having everyone home and spending the day watching movies, listening to music, and playing games together. Plus, our Christmas tree is up, but there aren't any ornaments on it yet. Decorating our tree would be a nice way to spend the day.