This past weekend we had our first baby shower in Surgoinsville, TN--Jared's hometown. Surgoinsville may be a pretty small church, but for what they lack in numbers, they make up in generosity! We had a full load of goodies take home with us and Jeremy and Amanda took a load to Nashville to store at mom and dad's until we can get our nursery situated.
And here's just a fun picture of the Norris women. The only way to become a Norris woman apparently is to marry into the family. We are all mommies of boys and I have decided that the Norris family is incapable of having girls! Let's hope I'm wrong!
Our next shower is this Sunday at our current church, Simpsonville Baptist. I am very excited...not because it means we get more "stuff." But, I have learned that baby showers seem to come right at the time when your anxiety about providing for your child is the highest! Right when we weren't sure how on earth we could afford this child, we had our first shower and the Lord reminded us that he would provide. It has also opened my mind about giving gifts at showers. Because often times we are rushing at the last minute to get something...feeling a little stressed. But it has taught me that giving that gift is so much more than I ever realized. It's being a tool that God will likely use to speak to a couple about his grace and his loving provision for their family. So thank you in advance for all the gifts! You are giving so much more than you know!
