Waiting

And so we wait. My wife "Emily" and I are waiting and doing what we can to convince our son to enter our world soon.

I am still anxious and happy. Most recently, I am happy because this whole 9 months I was fairly certain that I will continue with my life with both a wife and a child. Medical care is great! As stressed as I am about money and careers and cars and cribs, I have never worried about losing a part of my family.

We are lucky to live in a time where science and tradition are welcome in the birth. Emily and I hope to have our baby with as little intervention as possible. We have been practicing massage techniques and meditations. We have been walking, drinking teas, and more. If these don't work, we have skilled professionals. It will be great if they work. To be pretty certain that me, Emily, and our child will come out that hospital with a baby and a good story is a relief.

There are still many obstacles we have to worry about. Have I even imagined half of them? My life really changed when I heard this poem at church one morning: "Ithaka" by Constantine Cavafy. I thought to welcome obstacles and challenges. At least I won't have to face them alone.