Needs versus wants

As I mentioned in the previous post... last night was very sleepless with many hours spent with a tornado of thoughts and wrestling through prayer for God's peace in the midst of it all.

Now to most this isn't a huge thing but for a tired, hormonal brain...it has only seemed to grow exponentially.  I have been pondering through feeling selfish and extravagant as we try to get ready for the little guys arrival.  Justin and I were discussing this yesterday as we went yard saleing for some baby items.

The problem: Every thing in me struggles with all the American culture says you "must have" for a baby... you know the brand new everything... the name brand clothes and shoes... the top of the line furniture... and my list could go on.

I have noticed I am slipping into this mindset more and more as the days progress by with this pregnancy.... and I don't like it.

I think back to my days living overseas where a plastic bowl is what the infant is bathed in... sleeps in... sits in... and plays in to keep them out of the dirt. They may have a bigger hand me down shirt to wear and they do their business where ever they are and are wiped clean by a banana leaf. Baby items are hard to come by and rather expensive by their standards.

Many of you have blessed us with baby stuff that we are thrilled about using... a few things were bought ( technically before I realized we were expecting this little guy)... and many have asked what we need.

I struggle to answer this question as are any of these truly needs?  Now I do realize we live in the American culture and due to certain laws and social norms... there are some needs... like...
- we need a car seat for the little guy to keep him safe as we are driving the freeways of this great nation of ours.
- he needs some sort of diapers and clothes as social norm says I can't just let my child do his business wherever we are
- baby gates are important as our house is 2 levels and a bit bigger than a 10 by 10 mud hut

But most of the retail baby stuff is for convienence and the cute factor.   Not saying it is not helpful or oh my goodness adorable but more so a want than a need.

SO... with all of that rambled on... We have no showers planned yet but we do have registries set up of some of our need items but mostly our "wants" just because some of these items would be helpful and some just plain cute!

Amazon... under Justin's name ...
https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/justin-czerniak-november-2018-lakeelsinore/2CYZCAI8UQYFK

Target.... Mainly just the carseat on this one but gift cards are always helpful from here as well.  And only 1 carseat is needed ... not sure why it is saying 3? Not having triplets!
tgt.gifts/0a14c75698304b23bb01dac8c8f56180

Buy buy Baby... this is where the bulk of our wants are listed!
Buybuybaby.com under Justin or Angela Czerniak

So with all that said... it is mine and Justin's heart to celebrate this upcoming little guy with friends and family... just as with our wedding adventure "registry" ... We want to spend time with the people in our life celebrating these blessings so whether it is a full shower or just a dinner out... it is you that are the true gifts in life that we can't live without! We want to spend time with you and we need your prayers, love, and support!