So...this past month has been a time of reflection over the enormous blessing of my little family of three. It has been just the three of us for over three years now and we have had some good times together! The first year was such a roller-coaster of emotions- amazement, exhaustion, stress, joy... The second year brought upon the year of firsts- walking, swimming, school, spankings.. The third year was in its own league- watching our daughter become a little girl. It has been within the last month that I can truly say that she is no longer a little toddler but she is a girl. These last few weeks with her have been some of the best of my life. She brings so much joy to our lives and is constantly surprising us with her compassion & love towards others. Now it is almost time to add a new addition to our family- James Abram. Of course, I am more than excited to meet him & introduce him to Bella Grace. But, part of me is also sad because this ends a chapter in our lives as just the three of us. Bella Grace has shaped me so much more than I could have ever imagined. She has made me so much less selfish and so much more patient. She has given me laughter beyond comprehension. And, she has shown me that the little things in life are so magnificent. I will miss our time alone together throughout the day. She has become my little friend and I will look back at these days with gratitude, and just smile.
But, I also know that this baby boy who is about to come bursting into our lives will bring us even more shared joy. I cannot imagine loving a child as much as I love Bella Grace, but I know that I will, and in some ways already do. He, I am sure, will teach me different things in life. And, I can't wait to see what is in store as I share my life with this son of mine. So, my hands are open and I am letting her fly... and, am preparing to embrace a little baby boy that will capture my heart just as this baby girl did over 3 years ago.
Monday, July 13, 2009
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Beautifully written.
Very well said! I know how you feel in some ways. As much as I'd love to have another baby soon, I'm really thankful for all the time I've gotten to spend with Clara Beth. We've had so much fun together and if I'd had another baby when I first wanted to, I wouldn't have been able to give her as much attention as I've been able to. It's so nice to be able to enjoy every minute of these precious kiddos!
Misty, I am right there with you. You expressed what I have been feeling as well. It is in some ways so hard to close this sweet chapter~but of course, so exciting to begin the next...
I hope you are feeling well and hanging in there during these last few weeks! I am doing well, except have had some terrible sciatic nerve pain! oh boy, it hurts-and is very hard to deal with when you have a 2 yr old to chase and cannot do anything but hobble!
Anyways, praying for you and hope to be hospital buddies! :)
~Mary Elizabeth
I wish I would have written this, Misty. So, so sweet.
hmmm...and again, I read your blog entry and have tears running down both cheeks! True, plikning tears. So sweetly said...and i feel the exact same way about olivia. Precious times indeed. So excited for Abram's arrival. We'll be praying for you guys as you adjust to your "new normal!" Look forward to more pics!
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