It's The Final Countdown!

My Dearest Rebekah,

There is a song called The Final Countdown that is in the movie Rocky IV.  Every time that I watch that movie or hear that song, I cannot help but jump around in excitement and get pumped up about life. I feel that way when I think about the fact that you are due in exactly one month! The urge to run up and down the street grows stronger each day. I want to high five everyone I see. In case you can't tell, I am really excited about you being here.

However, having your due date so close brings a feeling of worry upon me. It is a reminder of all the responsibilities that come along with being a father.  The questions arise. Will I be a good dad? What if I mess up? Are you going to like me?  But, it also brings me strength. Knowing that God has blessed me with you as my daughter, and that He will be by my side the whole time is very reassuring and comforting. Whenever the feeling of doubt and anxiety tries to get to me, God draws me closer to Him. I can imagine that is what Jesus did when in the garden before His betrayal and death.  He prayed for God's will to be done and for the strength to follow through.

You will face tough times in you life my daughter.  Some may seem almost insurmountable. But we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. God is never smaller than our biggest problem. So do not ever worry about anything, but bring all things to God with prayer and thanksgiving.

 You will be in my arms soon. You are my daughter. God's child. Loved. Protected. Blessed. I cannot wait to hold you. To provide for you every need. To be your father. Having that title is still so surreal to me, but very exciting at the same time.  I am praying for you Rebekah. Continue to grow strong and healthy my beautiful princess.  I love you so very much.

-Daddy