It has been six months since we have come back from India. My parents want me to come back to India for good. But, we are still not sure what exactly God’s will is.
But, meanwhile God was at work… Our son Jonathan was born on June, 19th, 2008. It was a great experience being with your wife to see her give birth. It is a miraculous experience. J asmine started having contractions on the night of June 18th at 6:30 p.m. Adjusting with in-laws in the house during this time was a challenge.
They want to give the best for their child and I want the best for my wife. That is why I asked them to stay at house when we went to the hospital and to the delivery room.
We waited until 2:30 a.m. before the contractions became 5-1-1. Then we called the doctor to analyze the situation. Few months ago, we took delivery class that helped us to get through this difficult time and tense situation. By the time we went to the delivery room, she was 5 cm dilated. She got admitted into the hospital and by 11:30 a.m. next day, she came out of anesthesia. She pushed for two and half hours and then had Jonathan out. It was one of most emotional time in my life. Jasmine cried in pain and I had back pain help her push.
Anyway, God was with us. Jonathan was born at 2:42 p.m. at Magee Women’s. Jasmine and I thought it will be a girl with so much confidence. God gave us a boy. Irrespective of whether it is a boy or girl, we are so thankful to God for this baby. He has already been blessing. Many nights are interrupted. Hey, but that is definitely not a problem.
Our in-laws are here and initial rough times are gone. I have learned a lot and have become a better person. They are my Christian parents and in-laws love my parents. We had a tough time selecting our son’s name. My in-laws wanted to name him Joel. We wanted to name him Jonathan. I still get tensed when to draw the line. In our Indian culture parents take privilege in naming children. Not that they want to exert control but thats wants it finally turns out.
Having been here for eight years, I started dreading out giving “freedom” and always want to change them to all the things I want them to become. Anyway, God has taught me in the recent days that I cannot change anybody but it is important that He changes things that He wants to change.
Back home, my parents wants us to come back to India for good. My Dad wants to send money to us to clear all our debts so we could come home. It has been six months and he is going through such a difficult time. I am just torn between helping my parents and being with my family here. What shall we do? Only time will tell what God wants us to do.
I have started reading the Bible little bit more but still need to read more. I have decided to spend time with God in a more disciplined way. I want to do more for God but I am still dragging a lot of things that does not allow me run.
Work has been very hectic but it will help if Jasmine could support financially next year with our new addition to our family.
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