Lately, it seems that I can't get anywhere if I'm with Haley. It's crazy! Every time we go anywhere, any time we see anyone, it's like we have some celebrity status or something. Now that I think of it, being pregnant seems to be a lot like being a celebrity (minus the photos and autographs). Any time Haley walks into a room, it's instant smiles from across the room. Everyone is pointing. They are talking and whispering to one another and pointing at us.
If we get close to anyone it's the usual: "Oh you're so cute! What are you having? Oh a boy! Congratulations! When are you due? Good luck!" ...things of this nature.
Now don't get me wrong. I love Haley. I love Griffin. I'm super excited and I think that the whole world should be too. It's just that last night it seemed like we couldn't even get out of iHop. The hostess wants to know everything. The waiter. The cashier. Then we went to the mall to Bath and Body Works... bad idea. I bet we were in there for at least 30 minutes hearing every baby story from every woman in that joint. And that's another thing... I couldn't tell you how many times I've walked up to Haley as she's talking to some strange lady at, say, the grocery store, wal-mart, or whatever, and I hear these words, "Well, when I was pregnant..." It's pretty much amazing. I suppose it's like men who served in the same war and they all have a story. And today? Wow. I thought we would never get out of church. Now, I am used to being in the ministry and people needing to talk to you and getting out of church late, etc. But this pregnant wife thing takes it to a whole new level! I bet we had 10 conversations in the worship center, another 10 in the lobby, and then while trying to make a B-line down the hall to the parking lot at least another 5 pregnancy talks.
All that to say, lately I'm realizing just how tough it is being married to a celebrity.
2 comments:
Tyler, it is only beginning my friend. Way until Griffin's arrival, and people might even forget your name, or acknowledge your existence. Griffin will be the 'A' list celebrity, and you and Haley will just be his entourage. Plus being a minister in the Church ups his celebrity status.
I will say this...It is amazing bro. We had a similar situation here when Brady came along. Just savor this time. Brady is almost 10 months old and it seems like he was just born yesterday.
Your world is about to be officially rocked in an amazing way! Oh, and Meghan said your 'war story' analogy was right on! Ha!
David
I'm quite entertained by this blog. It then sparked the question of what it must have been like to be part of Jesus' entourage. Another word for saturate is to impregnate. Imagine being impregnated with the fullness of God. Every we go, every one we meet would want to stop us. We would have that glow like moms-to-be do. Others would stop and tell us their stories. I want my "Jesus" to be celebrated. Have you been shining like a "star" lately? Do you have to wear stunner shades cause the glory of God radiates from your face? (Moses :) Jesus had to take a break because of the demands from his super star status. His disciples knew exactly how you felt, Tyler. I have to ask myself what am I full of? Am I full of life? Do others see me and want to be full of the same thing? There are things that we have to wait and carry to full term before we give birth to the dreams that God has given us. To be full of Him requires intimacy (let's not get too literal here). For many of us who are waiting, allow and enjoy the process, the nourishment, the anticipation, the growth, the change, the excitement, the celebration!
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