Here She Comes!

Well, here we go--tomorrow is the big day! Today ended up being a crazy day. I of course was emotional for lots of reasons, had to work out getting Caden to Grammie and Poppie's (my parents), getting Roxy to her "slumber party" (Jodi's house), then finishing packing and processing everything all at the same time! My sister's flight had some complications which caused a little bit of stress, but God is so good and honestly worked out a little miracle to get her here tonight so she can be there tomorrow. (Long story short--she missed her flight in Houston because a flight attendant was sick on her Tulsa flight, so they had to just sit and wait for another one, thus causing her to miss her connection in Houston. When she knew this, she attempted to get on standby on a later flight to California and was #30 on a list. Everything is full since its spring break. By the time she got to Houston, she checked in to see what her chances were to get on the flight or ANY flight even though it seemed slim, and apparently someone called from Tulsa and got her bumped up to #1 on standby and she got on the flight! So amazing! Knowing my sister, the combination of prayer and telling everyone within ear shot that she was going to see her sister have a baby made someone make a call (thank you God!). So she is flying in late tonight, and will be able to be there tomorrow morning with us at the hospital. YAY!!!
As I said earlier, I am still processing all of this excitement. I still can't believe tomorrow we will meet our daughter. I am so excited, and getting a little nervous, but mostly just anxious to hold her in my arms and have that moment where I get to look at her tiny face and see what she looks like, and see every little part God knit together. I am excited for Caden to get to meet his little sister...so curious to see his reaction and begin their little relationship that will last a lifetime. I am still struggling to mourn a little bit the reality of Caden as an only child, even though I know our baby girl will only add to our joy and unity as a family. I am so ready to move on from these confusing emotions and just celebrate her being here and never remember life with out her. Mostly, I am praying for a healthy and safe delivery and a healthy baby girl.
So many people have told me what a gift little girls are, and I still don't even know all that that really means, but am excited to find out. I LOVE being a mama to a boy--while before he was born I didn't even know how to be a mama, I love how I have learned my little boy, see the unique traits God has given him, and slowly learn each day more and more how to parent a boy. And now I am entering a whole new ball game. New baby, new person, new personality, new gender, new everything. All I do know is it is going to involve a lot of bows and pink. And I love it. :)
Please be praying for us tomorrow--7am we check into Hoag and the rest...well, we will see how Baby Epperson's birth story plays out! I selfishly pray for quick--but really just want healthy and free of complications for both of us.
I suppose I should go to bed soon (as if I will sleep) since I have to call the hospital at 5am to make sure they have a bed open. One more check of the suitcase and then countdown the hours to March 15th--baby girl's birthday. Crazy.