In related news, (All news in my life at this point is somewhat pregnancy related...it's interesting that in every conversation I have, the second question is always "How's Rachel?" She's great, by the way.) Rachel is starting to notice the child growing inside her. I suppose this is a good thing, as this is a visible reminder of the impending change in our lives. I can't imagine what it's like to deal with this change--my body doesn't change a bit, and there isn't too much I can do for her, to relieve any struggles with a changing body.
I continue to pray for the child. I wish I could know that it would make every proper decision for its life. I think every good parent wishes that for their child, all the while hoping they make slight stumbles along the way, in order to gain character as they grow. (If I had a nickel for every time my mother said 'it builds character', let's just say that the numbers on my recently completed income tax return would look a bit different!) I know that kids are resilient, and I believe that they learn as much from how we handle mistakes as they do from our care put into not making them, but I simply want to do everything in my power to live in a Godly way, in the hopes that this child will grow into a relationship with God from the first day. I long for them to have an intimate relationship with their Maker, with the One whose love is infinite, who cradles them their entire life, and to live out of gratitude. I continue to pray. Once I have done all I can, it's the only thing that's left!
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