What a difference 2 days make!

On June 30th, my life was normal. I was fitting into all of my clothes, and my job couldn't be more wonderful! However, the next 2 days would change my life forever. On July 1st, I found out that I was pregnant. I felt like life couldn't get any better! I was just thrilled and wanted to shout it from the rooftop! The next day would bring sadness that I hadn't felt in a while. Annalise's parents told me they were moving to St Louis in October. Wow...I sure wasn't expecting that! In fact, I had never even thought "what if they move?"....it just didn't seem like it would ever be a possibilty. 

Let me rewind and give you some background on my relationship with Annalise. When I first moved to Dallas, I got a job at Callier Child Development Center. It is on the campus of several hospitals, so most of the kids in my class were children of doctors. Annalise was no exception, as her mom is an orthopedic trauma surgeon. When she began in my room, she was 7 weeks old (she's now 3) and was significantly younger than all of the other children. Therefore, I was her protector and we attached quickly. After about 4 months, I decided changing diapers all day just wasn't for me, and her parents asked if I would be her nanny. I accepted, and we've been best friends ever since. We've done everything together. From hearing her first words to seeing her walk for the first time to accomplishing the task of potty training, I've been there for it all. So needless to say, we are quite attached, and the thought of her moving still brings tears to my eyes!

Due to the closeness of our relationship, I never knew how I would be able to move on. Not that I wanted to be a nanny for someone else, but there would be a time in her life when she wouldn't need me anymore. This was something I really struggled with because each day we get closer and closer. I don't have to worry about that anymore... it was done for me. 

The Lord knew exactly what he was doing in all of this. I see Him working out His plan, and that truly brings me joy. Yes, I don't like the thought of someone else taking care of Annalise or her becoming close with someone else, but there's a plan in all of it... and I'm trusting the Lord with this one.