A while ago I started a blog about how far behind I am and how frustrating it is. No need to publish that since we are all in the same situation. We have to take what God has given us and use it in a way that would be pleasing to Him. (Can we ever be pleasing to Him? That's another story all together.) And I don't mean that we should approach life with, "Ho hum, God, is this what I have to do?" I am as guilty as anyone by thinking thoughts like that. I often approach some of my duties as something I must endure. There has to be a different attitude in my heart. I have to know that God has given me those tasks for my own good. -Romans 8:28.
One task that God gave me that has been an amazing source of joy is motherhood. Sure the girls disappoint me sometimes, and I'm sure I disappoint them even more often. There is sweet satisfaction in the Lord when one of them come and squeeze me for no reason at all, or when I read a note of praise to God written by one of them, or when they are laughing with each other uncontrollably. The recent Mother's Day weekend was another reminder of what great children with which God has blessed our home.
All that to say that God has given our family another blessing in the way of children. I am ten weeks pregnant and looking forward to seeing how God will use this new baby in our home. We had wanted more children all along, but had given up hope. I had even set goals in February that would not be able to include a new baby. Now instead of learning to play the piano soon, I'll be listening to the joyous sounds of a newborn and instead of running a marathon with Ray, I'll be chasing a toddler for the next few years. I've had struggles carrying babies past five weeks, but this pregnancy seems to be going great. Even though I am almost 42 years old, the doctor is pleased with my progress and thinks we are looking forward to a healthy pregnancy. God is good all the time!
5 comments:
Wow -- congratulations! Thanks for sharing this blessing with us!
Oh my!!!!!! Yeah Lori! I am soooooooooooooooooooo unbelievably excited for you all! We will pray for you and the little one as I know the past miscarriages have to be on your mind and heart. Praying the Lord will give you peace.
Yay! Praise the Lord! That is so exciting! Congratulations! It gave me goose bumps as I read the news! We are so happy for you! We will pray for your strength and for a thriving baby boy...ahem...I mean baby. hee hee ;-) Advanced maternal age?!? What a joke! You seem so young and vibrant!
Jennifer :0)
P.S. I almost missed the news as I was quickly skimming the post! Oops!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! What joyful news. You were pregnant on Mother's Day! :)
We will keep your continued health in our prayers!
In Him, Eva
Hi, Lori!
We've talked a few times back in Tennessee at Grace Community Church. (I had all the little girls, too!)
I check in from time to time to see how you are all doing and I was so excited to hear your news!
Something you once told me had a big impact on me. I was out in the hall with a fussy baby once when your family was visiting, and you so sweetly told me, "Oh, I would be so glad to have a baby that would keep me in the hallways again!" It really helped my perspective as the Lord had been trying to teach me that this was worship. Missing out on a few sermons is nothing compared to the honor of rearing another little one for Him!
Sorry this is so long, but I've realized with each child, He helps me to become a better mother. I hope that I'm still having little ones in my forties,too! I'm hoping I'll have grown in the Lord so much by then! I definitely think "older" mothers can be the very best ones!
I'll be keeping you and your sweet little one in my prayers. CONGRATULATIONS!
Kim
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