“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”

I have received this quote from a few different people and come Friday, January 15 at 9.30 am Hawaii time we will experience it first-hand as we welcome our two new wee girls into the world!

I'm flooded with emotions.  While this 'date' can't come soon enough it also almost feels too soon!  I know one is 'never really ready' but am I?  Are we?  I hope and pray these girls arrive healthy and the surgery goes as anticipated.  I am grateful we understand the magnitude of responsibility but we're both a wee bit apprehensive about the life-changing moment we are about to embark on.  I assume these emotions are common and experienced by all first time parents.

Time to dive in, embrace the moment, cherish the 'firsts' and open our hearts.  I can only imagine what is in store but I'm confident with a bit of sense of humor JA and I can and will conquer anything...

Thanks for all your well wishes, thoughts and prayers.  Keep 'em coming.  Let the countdown begin.

Much love,

Lara, Jeremy, A & B