We're Having More Than a Baby

Hello to all! Well, all 4 of you that read this anyway. It has been a while since I have last written and as we all know with time comes thoughts, feelings, and realizations. I have had all of those and I thought, what a better time to write than when I am supposed to be working!
It's funny, when you find out that you are pregnant, all you think about is, "Wow, we are having a baby!" The thing is, though, while yes you are having a baby, the truth of the matter is that you are bringing a person into the world. I know what you are thinking - "Yes, Jimmy, we know that babies are little people that grow up to be adults". The thing that I can not wrap my brain around is that this baby, this little person, this miracle that proves without a doubt that GOD is here is going to grow up. I always thought, okay we're having a baby, and I never thought past the late night feedings that I hear about and the crying and the diaper changing. I am just now trying to get my brain to process the thought that after all the things that go with having this beautiful little guy that is a mixture of Katie and I (hopefully about 70% Katie and 30% me) there's the first day of school, first sports games, first heart break, high school graduation and all the things in between. My goodness! Now, we are not having a baby, we are having a person! He's going to talk back, drive, help with house chores (hopefully), you get the idea.
As you can tell, I have thought a little about this but not until this past week. I will definitely live each day for that day but this adventure that we have been on is incredible. Each day our son, Jack, changes in some miraculous way. Whether it is the fact that he can open his eyes right now, or just something else that might seem so little or nothing to some people has got me so intrigued and excited. What this all reminds me of is, well, Christmas. Actually, the receiving of presents on Christmas. Every time that we see him move in Katie's womb, it is like I just shook a present to see what's inside. I can't wait for the birth (or unwrapping) of this wonderful gift we have been given by our Heavenly Father. Although, I have heard that he never gives instructions with these gifts. This present is a present that will keep on giving, that is for sure. We get to watch him grow to be a man and how amazing is that?! The fact that Katie and I came together and conceived this being with the blessing of GOD is way beyond my comprehension and the love that I feel for this child even while still in the womb is something that I can cot believe. I haven't even held him yet but yet I do not want to let go of him. I haven't even seen him yet but he is the most beautiful child ever (a little biased). I have no idea what to say to him but yet I do not want to stop talking to him. I have not met him yet but I am ready to lay my life down for him. What a strange but wonderful feeling.
Anyway, we still have about 8 weeks to go so the praying will continue for my family and friends until the day I die but I especially pray right now for Katie and Jack's health and a healthy delivery and grand entrance into this world. Although this world that our newborn children are joining is going through some times with war, politics and other turmoil, I know that they are brought into this world for a reason. I love to live and I live to love and I have been blessed with friends and family to do both with.
If I do not write before then, have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and a safe and wonderful New Year. Thanks for reading.