Bump Shoot!
Michael and I wanted to capture this joyful time in our lives- the final months of “Just the two of us.” It was also special for me to document the bump- to remember what it was like to have that sweet babe in my belly. This season of life held so many new thoughts and experiences… Finding out new life was taking place inside of me. Traveling to new places, all the while wondering if we would be lucky enough to return one day with our child. Sharing the season with fellow girlfriends- discussing the fears, dreams and hopes we carried along with our growing bumps. Laughing with Michael as we dreamed about the future- what this sweet baby would look like, act like, sound like… and how we would look and act and sound as parents. It truly is a season of growth- not just in my waistline, but mentally, emotionally, and above all, spiritually. This would be the biggest most challenging thing we had embarked on yet- and while childbirth may seem “common” from the outside looking in… from the inside- it feels like the grandest, most momentous, life changing thing one could possibly do. Something that simply cannot be undertaken without the help of Jesus. Without HIS strength, HIS bravery, faith in HIS timing… it would simply be… overwhelming. Drawing near to His presence is the only thing that brought me to my due date in one piece. Despite having a wonderful, healthy pregnancy I was plagued by anxiety about childbirth, doubt in my own physical abilities to pull it off unmediated and of course the never ending list of “what ifs…” that trouble every mother-to-be. But the Lord drew me close. Held me in His arms. Listened to my every woe. And gave me the courage, the assurance, the JOY through it that is only of him. I am happy to share these photos capturing that God-given Joy for this sweet season of our lives. Because in just a few short weeks we would meet our sweet little one… and THAT is a story all of its own.
