Things have slowed down after the celebrations. We came home last night after the drama, and I was rocking my sick little girl. She got off ear infection antibiotics at the end of last week and immediately got {another} cold. Could be worse, and I'm glad it was after the festivities. It also granted me a moment to be still with her. She's spoils us going to sleep on her own; these quiet moments of rocking and sitting still are so rare. It was great to just sit and think about what a blessing this year has been. With all of the commotion, there's been such little time for reflection.
We had a miscarriage in early 2006, but were pregnant again with Kirkley that July. At the time, it felt like such a journey to get to this point. I never realized how much I wanted children until it was a fear that we may not see that desire fulfilled. And now that we're at this point, I realize how lucky we are that, all in all, our journey was relatively short. As we rocked last night, she still seems so tiny and trusting. As I hold her little hand, look at her beautiful eyelashes, and think, how can this child be ours! It is just amazing to me. We certainly prayed for this child and here she is right before our eyes. Sometimes I still can't believe it. I pray so often that we enjoy and savor each and every moment, not looking to the next. And, truly, each moment has been such a joy! I can't imagine the years to come!
So I have also dedicated her to the LORD;
as long as she lives she is dedicated to the LORD.
1 Samuel 1:28
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So that makes 2 of your posts in a week that have made me tear up...I know exactly what you mean, but I couldn't have written it nearly as eloquently! Thanks for putting my thoughts into words. And I hope your poor little foot is feeling better! Maybe you need to take a sick day tomorrow and play with us!
Not used to the "sappy Holly." :) I feel like I kind of went through your journey with you and prayed just as you did for that precious little girl! Sorry about the foot-at least they will always know who you are at daycare...the girl that bled all over their otherwise sanitary carpet!
Too sweet! I can't say that I know how you feel because of course I don't have any kids, but I can only imagine. I guess you could say that I feel that way about Ford and Luke...even though they really aren't mine. Such a sweet post!!
that explains why you were wearing tennis shoes the other day!! i was wondering - that just isn't like you. so - since you're being all thoughtful and such, are we getting pregnant again this year? sounds like a plan!!
Precious
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