As my due date approached, Karen "nested" more than I did. She would call and tell me what she was cleaning or organizing. I was probably sitting down reading or cross-stitching. As soon as we called to let her know we were on the way to the hospital, she was already packed and on the way. She almost even beat us to the hospital. Well, maybe not exactly, but it was close. She stayed with us during labor along with our friend who is a doula. Karen kept the family informed of progress for hours and hours. Her help and support of me was invaluable. She became aunt to Bryce Thomas. During the pregnancy ultrasound, we did not find out if we were having a boy or a girl. So, Karen bought a coming home outfit for each. Silly girl! She was so excited. After Bryce was born and everyone left, she stayed at the hospital to help get us settled. Needless to say, Newman was exhausted and kept falling asleep. I must have been running off of adrenaline and talked and talked and talked. And bless Karen who was just as exhausted as Newman, she listened to me. Then, she drove back to Roxboro. She says she has no idea how she got back home. What a sister and what an aunt!
Along with working full time, Karen attained another goal in her life in December. She graduated from ECU with a Master of Arts in Education - Low Incidence Disabilities. We were able to attend her graduation. Another proud moment for us all.
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Ps. 37:4
"My son, eat honey, for it is good,
and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.
14 Know that wisdom is such to your soul;
if you find it, there will be a future,
and your hope will not be cut off." Prov. 24:13-14
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