His Plan is so perfect. How reasonable it is that our mortal existence, designed to help us understand and become more like our Eternal Father, is founded in family. What a gift He gives us to spend our time here living, learning, and loving as brother, sister, parent, child. How generous He is to trust us to help one another grow and mature and return to His home. What mercy He extends, through the merits of His Only Begotten Son, to grant forgiveness and endow strength as we each inevitably stumble in these most significant familial roles. No earthly family is perfect, but the family is the perfect setting for each of us to become perfected as we rely on the Lord. And because of Him, we have the opportunity to seal these relationships for eternity.
Today, Dean and I learned that our Little One is a Little Son. Seeing his handsome face, tiny fingers and toes, and his little heart beat strong was thrilling and humbling. He is a miracle, and it is a miracle he is ours. I am filled with gratitude and love for this new life and for a Father in Heaven who is so wise and kind.
"...Children are an heritage of the Lord..." Psalms 127:3
