Baby Shower

My friends blessed me with a lovely baby shower this afternoon. We gathered together after church services (as my munchkins were napping back at home) and shared desserts, a devotion, and smiles as I opened presents. Afterwards, a couple of ladies helped me bring the gifts back to our apartment. I'm now resting and reflecting on how blessed I am to have friends in Seoul to surround me with love and prayer.

The devotion that my friend Michelle shared was perfect for me. It was full of literary allusions (yay!) and truths that I needed to hear in my present circumstances and the challenges that await me post-birth. I feel so encouraged to continue serving my family, supporting my husband, and training up my children in the Lord.

My God knew what I needed to hear and understand today. He is so aware of our struggles and hears us when we cry out in desperation or turn to the Holy Spirit to groan for us when words do not come. This pregnancy has taught me much about praying through tense moments, and I need to do that with more consistency. It is only with His grace that I can persevere through this last month and into the sleepless transition following.

I'm so grateful for my shower today. The gifts were certainly adorable, practical, and needed; however, I am more appreciative of the blessing it is to have godly friends surround me and pray for me. Being so far from family is difficult, but God's grace pours on me here in Seoul through these beautiful women. Thank you, Jesus.