Meredith, I absolutely agree. I have to say, that's one of the main things I learned from being pregnant—in retrospect I wished that I had enjoyed my freedom more, and spent less time and energy focused on what I was waiting for. I guess it's probably biological, to some extent, but still, it was a good life lesson. What we're waiting for can inform and color where we are, but it shouldn't distract from where we are.

Ed, that's a great point. I guess that's exactly what Advent is about—not waiting for God to get his act in gear, but waiting for all the exciting stuff he's busy working on to be revealed. I need to remember that and practice applying it to my own periods of waiting. Thanks for the reminder!