Prayers please

Don't worry too much- no one is dying here - - but I wanted to just put a post to request prayers in our behalf. There are some things happening with Jon and the residency program, and just Jon's progression in his profession in general which are extremely serious and stressfull, and will come to a head right after (if not at the same time as) our baby is born. I can't be more detailed than that (though believe me- I would love to vent- - but it isn't really appropriate for me to discuss). Please just pray that Jon will be strengthened and things will work out the way they need to with his training and progressing towards becoming a qualified physician. I know in this day and age, so many people do worry about their careers, but with us SO much effort and debt has been put into it- - - this HAS to happen. I have faith that things will work out the way they need to.

Please also pray that I will be STRONG- especially as the baby comes. This week I realized I was thinking of things backwards. I was thinking and worrying about all the hard things about having a newborn- - and worrying it will be too much of a distraction for Jon and his training, and also worrying he will not be able to enjoy our new little boy due to work. I had a moment where the Spirit touched me and I realized that this new baby will be a bright spot in this time of our life. Having a newborn is magical, despite the difficult things - - it is amazing to hold someone so fresh from our Heavenly Father and who belongs to ME and JON. Another Wilson boy to cherish. This child, no matter how little sleep or how overwhelming life can get with a new baby, will bring us so much joy and will HELP us get through hard times, not hinder us. I have faith that this is true and am now so excited about this new little life. My worries are calmed and I feel a lot of peace. I just pray that I will be able to remain STRONG and stave off things like post-partum depression (which I experienced in a small degree after Lillian), so truly Jon will be able to do what is required of him.

I know so many have to go through way more personal and difficult things, but I am still super grateful for your support and love, and your prayers!