On Friday, amidst the noise and childish chaos of our home, I was witness to one of the most beautiful sounds a mama can ever hear. It was the sound of a sweetly beating heart nestled inside my womb. I have heard this sound seven times, now, and each time, I am more grateful. How could my Lord think that I am worthy or able to care for another unique and precious little person, an eternal soul? As long as I live, I will never understand, but I am desperately grateful.
As you know, our last little one was never to be a baby we would hold. While our time spent together was special and without regret, until Friday at about 2pm, I kept my heart guarded so that if this baby would join his brother or sister in Heaven, it would be easier for me to accept. But, now that I have heard that beautiful, strong, steady beat, my heart is rendered completely vulnerable. I am wholly and completely in love.
I love you, little baby. Lord willing, I will hold you in my arms in October. Until then, I hold your little heart inside me and although you don’t understand, you hold my heart, too.
Thirteen weeks
Oh Christine Congratulations to you and your family! what wonderful news
Hearing that heart for the first (second, third, any number of times) is pure joy!
Congrats!
I keep praying to be blessed again…..but I am still nurseing my 2 1/2 year old a bunch!
I will keep you in my prayers that all goes well!
Warmest Blessings to you Christine!
Georgiann
Oh by the way…..I forgot to mention,
I love love the hair cut!
And after your post about the DIY hair cuts……my 4 yr old daughter decided to cut her hair! So I had to take her in to have it fixed! :]
I will post about it soon!
I am taking the week off to get my heart ready for EASTER!
Warmest blessings,
Georgiann
Blessings abound, Christine! What a wonderful sound, that gentle thrumming of a baby heart.
I’m so pleased for you and your family. God be near you!
Congratulations to your family.
Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. We are all very excited to welcome a new little person into our family!
Congratulations! Praying for a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Love your haircut; you have that healthy pregnancy glow about you.
God’s blessings to your family,
Anne
this is wonderful news, and a beautiful post.
congrats