I'm gonna be a dad.
Surreal. Exciting. Nervous. Scared. Happy.
Those are the words that roughly describes what I feel at this moment. Coming up to our 4th year of marriage, it was big news. Ever since last year, there have been so many trials for me and my wife. Both personally and socially.
But that is life. More over, it's about growing up. Way of thinking most of it.
I'm gonna be a dad.
That sentence has been playing in my head over and over.
Before getting the news, my wife asked me a simple question,'Why do you want children?'.
I answered with all the usual answers, wanting to continue the bloodline...my legacy etc.
She said, 'that's it?'
I was quiet and thought about it...my answer rang hollow. And I told her the truth...
I wanted a child because...I wanted to know how it feels to be a dad. To have a child look to you and knowing that you'll do anything in your power to give the best in life. To have small hands tugging at your shirt to get attention. To have a little voice calling me, 'Daddy'...
It sounds so simple. But in truth, it's something I want deep inside.
I'm already blessed with a beautiful wife who loves me wholeheartedly.
I never complain that I don't have enough, I know God is great and He gives us the things we wish and want when He thinks it's the best. So I have faith in Him.
Alhamdulillah. I can only thank Him for the gift He's given me and my wife. A treasure.
Our child is still in it's early stages, and I hope...that he/she will grow strong and healthy. I do hope that he/she is just as eager to come out to the world to meet his/her parents. We have so much love to give...
I pray for my unborn child a safe journey for the next 9 months. It's journey to meet us is still far...and during that journey, we can prepare ourselves to be parents in mind, body and spirit.
For when this child comes to meet us...we'll be ready.
Soul of my soul. Child of my heart.
Counting the days.
