Truly Thankful and Going to Carolina in My Mind

If you know me, you know Thanksgiving is my favorite. We were so looking forward to heading to NC this year to do the usual of visiting with my family in Winterville and going to my 96 year old Grandma's for the best thanksgiving meal ever (oh, I can taste the dressing!!!). We also were going to have a "little pumpkin" baby shower that my mom and sister worked so hard to put together for family and friends. It was all planned out and my pregnancy had been going well so we weren't worried about travel.

On Saturday, my perfect little pregnancy hit a speed bump or two and our best laid plans were changed. God's ways are higher than mine and his plans are perfect. I am so thankful this year that He, in his mercy, revealed to us a very serious problem before we tried to travel. Sunday was the scariest day of my life, but I am thankful for His goodness, grace, and provision. Our little boy is fine. He is doing really well and is 33 weeks and a day today! Last night, he caused me a little more trouble again, but we are spending thanksgiving in the hospital to make sure I am ok and he stays in my belly a little longer! We are still in a wait and see time, but things are going well for him and me. We are so thankful for the doctors and nurses here at Norton Suburban who have made us feel like we are in the best place we could be right now.

So yes, this year Casey and I will be more thankful than ever sitting in our hospital room and going to Carolina in our minds. It's worth it to meet that little guy healthy and happy soon!

Please pray for us and the doctors for wisdom and discernment.