And he's watching her, curious. He walks over and attempts to slip on a dress and a crown, and she assists him, my little man.
They begin to dance around the room, giggling. Faces full of smiles. He looks up to her with adoration written all over his face. Sibling love...
Seeing them playing this way makes me long for more. I loved every second of being pregnant with both of my children. Feeling my body stretch and grow making a home for a new little blessing to grow was truly miraculous. Having that same little blessing stretch and kick inside assuring me of their growing and thriving and anxiously awaiting the day they are birthed into this world; into my loving arms.
I want a sister for her...
...and a brother for him.
Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. ~ Ephesians 5:22-23Do I simply just pray for God's will to be done? Do I pray for his heart to be changed?
I feel guilty for being angry that we are not on the same page. I have two healthy, beautiful, blessings-is it wrong to want more?
Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. ~ Psalm 127:3
I feel the emptiness so strong as I watch my children grow. I want the joy of a new little life to fill our home again. The smells, the softness, the cuddles...it's pure bliss!
Until I find peace either way, I'll seek His guidance; His will. I'll pray for clarity and understanding. I'll pray that that same clarity, guidance, and understanding find their way into the heart and mind of the one I love. That he'll pray for that same clarity from the One who blesses us with so much.
If a new babe never graces my womb, my arms, my heart, our home, I am more than content loving the ones I have been blessed with!
They are truly wonderful, beautiful, perfect...as perfect as two little ones can possibly be. And I will enjoy every minute of raising them; teaching them; nurturing them; loving them!
Because that is what He has intended for me. And I will continue to do so, no matter how many children He blesses me with.
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. ~ Psalm 86:5
"We have one of each." he says "and they are perfect."
"What if your next pregnancy isn't as pleasant; as perfect.What if their are complications with you; with the baby. What if...?"
What a beautiful, heartfelt post to read this morning.
ReplyDeleteThat's nothing really to say to it but that your words run deep with me! I will pray alongside you as you come to mind.
Blessings!
I wish I could give you a great big hug! I can so relate - I would love to carry more children, but physically am unable to - and I still have the longings.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you could incorporate this into your fasting - to help discern will? I do know that it's easy to ask God to change someone's else's heart, but harder to ask for His help to change our heart. Oh, do I know this!
Blessings and prayers for you my friend!
I am choaking up reading this. Today of all days I came across your blog and came across this post. My husband and I are going through this same situation and discussed (argued?) about it last night. This may sound rediculous but I already have 5 children and I am feeling really selfish and greeding asking for another blessing. However, my heart aches and my arms long for a never-ending supply of baby love. I hear you and encourage you too. The Lord will see fit and all will be just right in the end for your family.
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