Since I haven't shared much about what this new chapter means to me, a few brief thoughts:
To think that God would use us to create a life, an eternal soul--one that we will shepherd and nourish--is nothing short of stunning. I have been feeling so blessed, truly, and there's no other word for it. Feeling so honored that I would be entrusted with this huge responsibility, and wanting to live up to that calling. Sometimes, this feels like the first "grown up" thing I've ever done. And yet I expect this little life to make me more child-like in many ways, too. Already, I am looking at everything and everyone around me differently, with more grace and depth and tenderness, and I know that's not of myself, but it's the work that God has been doing in me for years, and is continuing to do in me as I answer this new calling. It's truly supernatural.
Children are a heritage from the LORD,
offspring a reward from him.
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one’s youth.
Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
Psalm 127:3-5a
Isn't it truly miraculous? That is EXACTLY how I felt when, after all the delivery room excitement was over, all was stable, everyone had gone home and the nurse left me alone in a room with my firstborn after saying, "So, will you be all right?" Scary AND thrilling! You just wait!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing for you both. Children are a gift of the Lord and you are so lucky to be experiencing this!
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