Moms and God

Christa championed childbirth two days before mother's day and we celebrated her then. We thanked God for the delivery and now we celebrate her again on father's day. I have done almost nothing impressive thus far, as a father. I have filled in the very small gaps. AND I have lost my patience. I have been bored at times with how un-interactive Eli is. I have become frustrated with sharing my wife with such a little man. I have been selfish, wanting my wife to myself, to romance, adventure, sleep and eat. Christa is patient with me too. She is amazing at her God-given role as a mom while I have the easy job of leaving the house Monday through Friday. Moms do amazing things on very little sleep for very little people who have very little thanks. And Christa is open 24 hours to care for our 8-pounder. Though I try avoid cliches... thank you, well done and I love you, to my beautiful wife and to my son's lifeline, his tender and full-loving mama.
And Elliot, you been camping before? I'm taking your mom away next month. You're going to like the mountains and trees and rivers and clean and quiet.

At her 6-week check-up on Friday, the doctor found a bit of placenta still in her uterus. This is not good. On Tuesday, they will sedate her, dilate her and scrape out the inch-long piece. We risk bleeding, infertility, infection and other complications in this procedure. Would you join us in prayer? Would you encourage Christa with a line on either the blog or email her at clynnpayne@gmail.com.

Pray she trusts in the Lord. Pray she leans on Him in this difficult time. Pray she rejoices in all circumstances. Pray she fully trusts God's faithfulness. Please pray I lead and love her in a godly and helpful way. Pray that we do not fear this circumstance or any but that we are commited to fearing the Lord. Pray we have joy as a family and that we are a light to others in the hospital and on our street. Bless the Lord!