Turning Points

It seems strange, I never though this time would come. I've always been the "early bird." Married young, always waiting for everyone else to catch up, and now I nearly feel behind. A wave of desire for motherhood has come upon me.

In the vain hope of getting as much sleep as possible on this last day before returning to my post as 5th grade teacher- I restled with unending questions, hopes, & desires at 6 this morning. I finally gave up at 7:20 and officially started the day.

I feel satisfied. God has so richly blessed me with an amazing husband (of 6 years!), a great teaching job, fabulous friends, a wonderful home... what more could I ask for? This gnawing feeling that ebbs in my heart every day now to be a mother is both foreign and curious. Could it be that I've reached a turning point?

Ben and I know we're "ready." What does that mean really?