Dance, Love, Wings and Always Dream: 1 Tiny Year

Koa's little life in photos. He has been such a blessing to us.

A month before I became pregnant with Koa, I received a distinct spiritual impression that we should grow our family during a family home evening. Ely was laughing with Sean, we were in her bedroom, and the words came to my mind later followed by a feeling of joy and peace. I have begged the Lord for spiritual impressions just like this at times when I desperately was seeking answers and guidance. I wasn't seeking any guidance or any answers during this time, especially of this nature. I argued with the notion a bit, told myself I was happy and having a good moment so of course I wanted another baby. The spirit was persistent and wouldn't let this go. This was against my plans for my life, but I knew it was what Heavenly Father wanted for us. I prayed, Sean prayed, and we were told to go to the doctor and get an ultra sound. I had another ovarian cyst. All my notions and worldly teachings said not to get pregnant. Why would anyone not healthy choose to become pregnant? After many more prayers, we knew we needed to continue with trying for a baby, regardless of what all my many notions told me. Shortly after I had a dream of me holding a baby boy, wrapped in a green blanket. A month later we were expecting him to join our family. He has been a bright light to our family. He has been mellow since day one, tries to get you to smile when you look at him, and loves guitar as much as his daddy. He has been the easiest baby, where one of the most difficult things about him is he wants you to hold him all the time, because he loves you. His timing couldn't have been more perfect. I'm not sure why he needed to come to our family when he did, perhaps I can't have more children and perhaps I can. I do know the Lord wanted him to join our family at this time and I'm grateful we were told to move forward with bringing him into this world.