Baby Maki has Arrived

Today (well, technically yesterday) was the day that I didn't know I was waiting for all along. Today is the day that Baby Maki arrived. Micah David Maki was born at 3:29 a.m. on July 4, 2024, weighing in at 8 lbs. 13 oz. and measuring 21.5" long. With a head full of dark hair, my hope from years ago that there would be a son who was mostly Maki has come to pass. It most certainly is a story I never would have written. Despite not giving birth to him, my "labor" indeed was long, and the pain has been excruciating. All of the details aren't for this page, but I wanted record of the event.

Today, Ryan William Maki became a father. I'm filled with gladness and joy at Micah's arrival. I love the evidence of God's grace and mercy through the provision of this precious child. (In Ryan's words, his top three feelings are "blessed, awe, and...awww.")

Despite not being his mother, I love him. I commit to praying for him regularly with similar prayers to what Debi prayed over Ryan - for his health, his relationship with Jesus, and his future marriage.

Oh Lord, please protect and keep Micah. May he be healthy and strong. Oh how I hope he will come to know the deep love of Jesus from a young age. May he find his identify in You. Father, please prepare for him a wife who loves You more than she loves Micah. Prepare them both for a marriage that honors you by displaying an example of Christ's love for the church.

Oh Lord, please shine your light in the darkness of the world this boy has entered. May his life bring you glory as he proves the truth that you bring beauty from ashes. May he point many to the truth of the gospel and be a man after God's own heart, carrying on the legacy of his Grandpa David as he impacts the Kingdom for You.

Oh Father, I may never hear the words "Mommy Maki," but no matter where this story goes, I trust you with the outcome. And I praise you for the gift of this precious child. To love him already feels like a great honor - thank you for entrusting this calling to me!

Father, I also lift the newest father to you. Thy will be done in Ryan's life, oh God of Angel Armies.

In Jesus' name...Amen!

Update 5/13/2025: The name Micah means, "Who is like God?" Today as I compile these entries into a short book, I am in awe once again. Indeed, who is like my God? 

Who is like You among the gods, O Lord? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in praises, working wonders?

Exodus 15:11