Gillespie's Gatherings: June 5, 2012

John Thomas and I have always said after a year or two of being married we would start to think about growing our family. I had NO idea how quick those first two years would fly by! I hear it only goes faster with time. After much conversation and prayer together, we decided that I would go off my medicine in April of this year. By the grace of the good Lord- June 5 was a day our lives were forever changed.

I had not one clue I might be pregnant. I thought my body was adjusting being off my medicine and my days were thrown off. I took a test just in case (convincing myself it wouldn't be positive). After a test at home and quick test at my doctor's remote office in Duncan- it was confirmed I was indeed pregnant! I quickly called John Thomas at work and he did not answer. I proceeded to call every minute until he answered. He finally answered and said, "I am super busy- what's up?" I exclaimed, "YOU'RE GOING TO BE A DADDY!" His next response was my favorite. He said, "Okay, let me call you back in a minute." Haha- He did call me back and he couldn't contain his excitement much more than me. He was in an office with people though and had to keep it together. Thank goodness I was by myself in my car!

I could not contain my emotions. I sat in the parking lot and cried and prayed. I prayed this baby from that time on be dedicated to the Lord. I prayed that I would be a Godly mother who always makes the best choice for this child. I prayed this child would be healthy. I prayed for John Thomas and how he was now a daddy. I prayed for our marriage that it would continue to grow stronger each day.

I just prayed and prayed for so many things.

I had ordered Wally a T-Shirt a few months prior that said, "I the BIG BROTHER!" We scammed up some lies to tell our moms for them to come over that night so we could tell them. My dad travels and I would not see him for at least another week and I couldn't wait that long. Our moms came over and Wally was sporting his shirt! They were SO EXCITED! That is an understatement to be honest. This will be the first grandchild on either side of our families- yes, I know, it will be spoiled. John Thomas and I took a picture with Wally and his shirt and then sent it to my dad. He wanted to know if we were going to be getting another dog? Very funny- he was actually the one hinting around that he needed a grandbaby :)

That night we told just our family. I actually did call one of my good friends who is pregnant to tell her- I couldn't help it.

June 5 will be a special day forever in our hearts.