Late last night I got a sweet picture of my youngest daughter in a hospital gown. She was sitting in the bed with a bullet shaped baby bump sticking way out. That’s exciting news. It wasn’t on the day I have in the family baby pool, but still, our little man was on his way!

Then we waited…

and waited…

and waited some more…

then she went home.

It turns out that she was ready for this little guy to be born, and we were ready for his arrival, but her body had not yet made all of the necessary decisions, so they sent her home.

Sometimes we feel ready for something. Everything points us in that direction. But until the time is right, the time isn’t right. Until then, we just press on (not push!) and…

–Rise Up!!