Patience? What's patience?

To say the last few weeks have been rather unpredictable is quite an understatement! First, going into preterm labor forced me to become prepared to have my baby too early with possible complications. Next, a second bout of preterm labor had us worked up. Then the doctor discovered I have borderline/low levels of amniotic fluid and might have to deliver early in a facility with an appropriate NICU. This news sent us into another whirlwind of emotions. Finally, topping it off, these last two weeks have been silent in regards to pregnancy and rather uneventful. I'm past the 37 week mile marker and will most likely have a normal and healthy delivery here in Vermillion. You'd think this would be wonderful news since it means the baby is safe and developing to his full potential... So why am I so anxious and frustrated that I haven't delivered yet?

I'm slowly realizing the take home lesson .... I needed a lesson in patience! Realizing God's timing is actually sometimes different than mine is something I've obviously struggled with lately.

"We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to be patient." Romans 5:3, TLB.