Waiting for baby

Arrived in Tacoma on Saturday. Joanna is doing well. She and Andy have the baby's room ready, clothes ready, bag packed... Now it all depends on baby. Last night we had a little activity and thought perhaps things were getting started, but alas, it was a false alarm. She is having occasional contractions, real ones, as well as pretty constant "Braxton Hicks" contractions. We are anxious and ready to go. Joanna was most disappointed to have to get up this morning and go to work. Not that she doesn't enjoy her job, but she was hoping to be headed to the hospital. We all know baby girl will come when she is good and ready. She already has us waiting on her every move. It's another circumstance to remind us that we are not in control. God has the upper hand as usual. His will be done... I just wish He would clue us in on occasion. We will wait as patiently as possible for this little gift from God. He will send her when He is ready. I'm thinking she is just so precious and wonderful that He wants to keep her for just a little while longer before He has to share her with the rest of us. If that is the case, we will be all the more patient. We love her already and are anxious to hold her in our arms. It's a wonderful and awesome thing...this life. Soon she will be here and we will not remember what life was like without her. I am so excited to be a grandparent. I am so proud to see my child become a loving mother. She is already a wonderful daughter and wife. I must remind myself with every breath to thank God for all his blessings.