My father-in-law is full of wisdom. Years ago when John had gone through a break-up, his dad told him something like, "You can say all you want about getting over it, but you never really will until there's someone else." John recalled this thought when we were discussing when to try to conceive again after losing our first loved, little one in December at 10 weeks.
I think it's a true statement in either case. I've experienced what it is to come to a point where I trust my Father for His timing, even though I don't understand, but until He blesses again, our human arms are still empty.
We're so, so thankful that He has blessed us again. I still miss my first baby--I still ache for others who have lost or never conceived--but we have a renewed hope before us. Surely, our heavenly Father is very kind to us.
"I went out full, but the LORD has brought me back empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the LORD has witnessed against me and the Almighty has afflicted me?" Ruth 1:21
"The neighbor women gave him a name, saying, 'A son has been born to Naomi!' So they named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David." Ruth 4:17
Congratulations! So happy for you and John.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! Maybe our kids will be in the same Sunday School class?
ReplyDeleteHmm, I don't know, unless she goes way over. I am due August 19th. But maybe they can still be friends. :)
ReplyDeleteGretchen, you were so wise as a RA, so i don't know why i'd be surprised by it now, but this post really inspired me today. We've lost 3 precious ones, the third of which was AFTER the doctors said they had done everything they can to prevent it from happening again. Your fulfilled hope and faith gives me a sense of hope for my family as well.
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