"Mary, Did You Know?" is a favorite Christmas song. Every time I hear it though, I say to myself, "Of course, she knew." Luke 1:46-55, otherwise known as the Magnificat, is a "song" that begins with Mary's saying, "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name."
So, I prefer the song, "A Baby Changes Everything."
Today was Megan's last day of work for good. Their first baby is due in 10 more weeks, and she is preparing to endeavor on the full-time work that solely belongs to her, the mother of her new baby girl. Now 30, Megan's been working hard since she was 16 years old. I've rarely gotten to spend much time with her since, so I love that they are living nearby and that it just so happens that I see her daily sometimes.
Tomorrow begins the era of her not making her "own money," relying on Jeremiah to provide for her and their baby. They might do without. Her sister did, if living in America can qualify for that; they had just one car for a while - she got up in the mornings and took him to work if she needed to go somewhere. They didn't and still don't have a dishwasher. And there were many other things they did without that I'm sure I don't know about.
But everything "done without" is transposed into irreplaceable moments and opportunities because "A Baby Changes Everything."
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