Or maybe God's grace is more abundant today.
Either way, today has been a good day for motherhood.
Admittedly, probably more times than not, motherhood is difficult. Often times I try to convince myself it will get easier when he turns one, two, three, etc. Many times we wander through our day as I watch the clock until Daddy gets home.
But today? Today was different.
We didn't have a plan (aside from the typical) but our interaction was intentional. Fun.
I didn't just love my baby, I enjoyed him. Something that, sadly, doesn't happen every day.
I wasn't only a hurdle to crawl over.
I was a story-teller, a tickle monster, a zerbert blower.
I wasn't only a safety patrol.
I was a kiss giver, a song singer, a patty-caker.
I wasn't only a parental presence.
I was an airplane, a participant, a friend.
Whatever IT was that made today so special, I
He [Yahweh] gives the barren woman a home,
making her the joyous mother of children.
Praise the Lord!
making her the joyous mother of children.
Praise the Lord!
Psalm 113:9
beautiful post Cate. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! It's funny that you write this. I have struggled with infertility and a miscarriage this year. God has really moved in me and given me strength again to continue. We really take things for granted sometimes in life. That verse has been something i've held on to through everything. Beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteOh Amanda, I am so sorry for your loss and struggles. I will be praying for you and your husband through this journey. Children are such a blessing and I hate that I ever take him for granted but it still happens sometimes.
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