Boaz?

Yesterday was TOUGH…really tough!  I woke up at 5:00 and hit the gym…but could not focus.  I went into the office & grabbed some coffee–and my mind was elsewhere.  I went over the message for this Sunday and tried to work on a couple of other things…but all I could think about was the appointment that Lucretia and I had today at 11:30 to see what the baby was going to be.

It was almost unreal…walking into the doctors office.  I was about to BUST with excitement–but I played it cool.  We got set up in the ultrasound room and…well…the baby would not help us out!!!  We got to see the head, the eyes…the little arm and leg–we heard the heart beat…but the baby had its legs crossed!!!

Lucretia rolled over on one side…and then the other…and then she actually got up and walked around the room just a little–then we tried again–STILL the baby was being stubborn…just like the mother!!!  :-)  (Just kidding honey…you know I love you!)

Finally the ultra sound tech froze the picture on the frame and said, “Well…there it is…can you see it?”  I will admit that I had NO idea what in the world I was looking for…so I just kept staring at the screen and saying, “No…what…where…”

Finally I saw the word “female” appear on the screen…and right then I knew that my life was OVER!!!

Yes, we are having a little girl…Charisse Bella Noble will be here in July…and already she has CAPTURED my heart.  I am so excited…AND nervous because I know that one day some young punk is going to show up at my door wanting to take her out!!!  I will let him know right up front that the Apostle Paul had a very effective prison ministry…and that I would be forced to do the same if he hurt my daughter!

ACTUALLY…Lucretia and I have talked…she can date when she is 15…she just can’t brush her teeth, shave her legs, or use deodorant until she is 40!!!  I think that is being fair!!!

A girl!!!  I am so in trouble!!!  I said her name today in a conversation and started to tear up!!!  Oh my gosh…I’m doing it now–what in the heck is happening to me?  Dear God, please don’t let me start listening to “Butterfly Kisses!!!”  AHHHHHH!!

The name Boaz has officially been put on hold!

Well…there you go…wow, I am amazed at what I saw today.  Lucretia and I walked out of the doctors office and prayed right in the lobby of the hospital…I prayed for her salvation, for us to be godly parents, for her to continue to be healthy.

When I finished prayed ‘Cretia said, “You didn’t pray for her future husband.”  I said, “EXACTLY!!!”

Pray for us…we are PUMPED UP!!!  I am sure I will talk more about this on Sunday…

Speaking of Sunday…get people to church–get there early…or TRY to be there at 4:15 and/or 6:00!  And pray like crazy for people to receive Christ!!!