...we found out that we had this to look forward to:
Since November 1, 2007, our whole lives have been categorically oriented to this little one, before we knew his name, before we knew it was even a little boy!
And amazingly, while we were just finding out about Baby Michael, he had already been alive for two weeks, and already had a little heart beat...the same heartbeat that he has today. Amazing. Now there's just a little bit more chub added to him!
It's shocking it's been a year on one hand, and that it has only been a year, on the other. We've been so consumed in preparing for, and for the past three months, receiving this astounding little gift, it's hard to remember what it was like before he existed. It seems like he always sort of been around!
Since November 1, 2007, our whole lives have been categorically oriented to this little one, before we knew his name, before we knew it was even a little boy!
And amazingly, while we were just finding out about Baby Michael, he had already been alive for two weeks, and already had a little heart beat...the same heartbeat that he has today. Amazing. Now there's just a little bit more chub added to him!
It's shocking it's been a year on one hand, and that it has only been a year, on the other. We've been so consumed in preparing for, and for the past three months, receiving this astounding little gift, it's hard to remember what it was like before he existed. It seems like he always sort of been around!
Looking back to a year ago...especially since it marked the beginning of my sister's and my shared pregnancies. When we found out this was on its way:
..it was so exciting, but the reality has been even better than the hope of it.
Thank you Lord for life! Thank you for letting us share in creating it! And may all expectant moms and dads revel in awe of the dignity of that little life. That precious little life that starts out so small, but then, just a few months later, turns into this:
Especially as this election draws nearer and once again, the topic of the dignity of life is more and more at the forefront of our minds, the impact of the tragedy that people can't find joy in that budding little life, but instead feel that it is a burden, or heaven forbid, even a punishment, is a heavy one. If only people contemplating abortion could fast forward just a few months, they might think twice about destroying that precious little someone that will be as joyful, and lovable as the little lives that have come into our families this year.
May all the saints in heaven pray for all moms and dads who are expecting, especially those contemplating abortion. May we become a country to cherish our little ones instead of destroying them so that this world can be filled with the joy that lies in the gift of children.
3 comments:
Beautiful post, Wheetah!
I can't believe it's been just a year since you found out Michael was in your tummy! What a long-awaited gift, as if the world has had a Michael-sized place waiting for it all along (I suppose it has, really!). And you're right, the reality is even better than the hope was.
I saw two women at the library a few weeks ago -- they were sisters and were also both visibly pregnant. It brought me right back to earlier this year when we were both waddling around -- it was such a special and exciting time, and it will only continue to get better :).
As always, a most beautiful post. It was a wonderful time having you and Kathy pregnant together. What an awesome time and experience to share with your sister.
I agree, it does seem like such a short time since you found out your were pregnant and going through the 1st trimester black and blues. I would suppose, after your wonderful bundle has really impacted your hearts and lives, that you would do it all over again.
What a blessing he is to your family and such a blessing you all are to us.
We love you so much!
Great post!
It IS hard to beleive that it was a year ago when you found out. I remember how hard those first few months were and how well you handled them. It's amazing to see what came from that, the most beautiful, perfect baby boy!
What joy he has brought!!!!
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