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Friend:
How are you???

Me:
I'm doing alright. I'm just trying to get my mind ready for a c-section. I'm not doubting God and His power to get labor started, but so far He has answered our prayers with the answer NO for the past several weeks now. For example, my parents have been a blessing and I was hoping that they would meet this baby before they leave but that doesn't seem like it will be a part of God's will. So, I am just preparing to get the answer "No" to the VBAC and have peace with that answer and know that is God's perfect will. I am now trying to think of child care since that burden will once again be on my shoulders. That's another "No" answer. The main reason I asked my parents to be here was so that I didn't have to worry about child care when I go into labor. It looks like I will need to depend on our church family again. I was so nervous yesterday morning because I was thinking about how God usually answers our prayers with more adversity/obstacles. The doctor was dumb founded when the baby popped right back into her position after 2 attempts. He said that should have been an easy procedure and she should've turned just by poking her. All the conditions were right for a successful turn, yet, God's answer was "No." So, I am trying to prepare my mind for a "No" and be at peace with God's plan. I also want to know that we tried everything we can on our end so that there isn't any doubt that we persevered to the end and did not give up. Thanks for checking on me.

Friend:
Praying for you for continued faith that God knows best and trust to let Him lead. Hugs, friend... You are almost there!!!