Musings of a new father

A wise friend once told me that the two things in life that taught him the most about God were: 1) getting married and 2) having a child. Already I have been able to attest to the truth in the first one. I am just now getting a glimpse of the second one, and I believe that it will hold true as well.

So, my son is 9 days old. Today Jules and I were looking at an old picture, from about 2 and a half years ago, of the two of us at a beach in Pensacola. We said to each other, where's Caleb? We've known him for 9 days (plus ~9 months), but on the other hand it feels like we have always known him.

We are really excited about all that God has in store for us in the upcoming days, weeks, and months. We are, honestly, scared too. "It's like I'm 98% excited and 2% scared. Or...or maybe it's 2% excited and 98% scared, I dunno, that's what makes it so intense ."

But being a dad is totally wonderful. Jules and I are starting to learn about being efficient with time, in order to provide for Caleb, as well as to have time together, as well as to get things done.

For more (and more and more) pics of Caleb!

For you extra special fans of Caleb, please feel free to check out our separate blog for family & friends across the miles who just can not get enough (this includes these two tuckered but excited parents ;)

www.babycae.blogspot.com

Love to you all- thank you for your prayers.

sj&c

more Caleb pics

Phew! I'm finally here :) and I love you all so very much! I can't wait to meet you- feel free to visit anytime. I'm sure it will fit into my busy schedule of eat, sleep, and take care of business ;-)
love,
baby cae <><

It's a boy!

On Wednesday, January 18th, at 1231pm, we welcomed Caleb Timothy Elijah Col into the world. Specs: 7 lbs 4.3oz, 20.5". Jules delivered the healthy baby at the Naval Hospital here and both Mama and Bambino are doing well.
As a testimony to the faithfulness and perfect timing of the Lord, Caleb was born about a week and a half early, with a 2 vessel cord; the cord was wrapped around his neck, and was tied in a true knot. As the contractions progressed, his heart decelerated, leading to an operative delivery (cesearean section), and a healthy baby and healthy mommie.
Thank you to all who have been praying for us. Please continue.
Bendito sea el nombre del Senor.
sjc

PRAY

Patiently
Relying
Alone on
Yahweh

Knowing that God knows this baby more intimately than we ever could is so reassuring...Baby's due to be induced either Monday night or Tuesday night. Please be praying it can be Monday night- specs too long to explain, but be praying for timing, peace, and health throughout the whole process for all. Also be praying that lil bambino can hold on and stay healthy til then.
j

Baby Col, coming soon;)

Quick update- Baby Col is now 37 weeks along (and 6.5 lbs!) and Jules is due to be induced around the 14th or the 15th of January. Going in for appt on the 9th to be checked out; will let you all know what's up on the blogsite when the specs come monday:)

sjc<><

Hebrews 11:1 (New Living Translation) "What is faith? Faith is the CONFIDENT ASSURANCE that what we hope for IS GOING TO HAPPEN. It is the evidence of things yet to be seen."