Thursday, October 12, 2017

Another little blessing!

We have once again added another little girl to our Family!  She is our little Abigail.  We got to welcome her the 10th of August, in the morning as the sun was shining through the delivery room window.

I have gone from struggling with miscarriages to a wonderfully blessed mom.  I am so happy to have my 4, yes 4, girls.

Often now I hear that we are a large family, or that I am done, or my favourite, " you are not trying for more now are you?".  Years ago 4 was not a big family, it was small.  Why is it that years ago children were wanted and large families were wonderful, made people happy,, and were a blessing?  Now 4 is to some, an awful thing and how could anyone want more.

Children to me are a wonderful blessing and bring much joy.  They are loud, messy and sometimes just very difficult but so worth it.  They seem to be able to undo my cleaning job in 5 minutes flat.  But the fun imaginative play in that time reminds me of the innocence of children and the joy in being able to imagine anything and pretend to be it.

Our 4 year old can ask so many questions in a day.  Why, who, when, what.  Why is the sky that color?  Who is saint Nicolas? When is my friend coming to play? What does this do?  Sometimes I think, please no more questions.  But then remember that curiosity is a great thing. Questions she asks now and has answered will find a way into her play later.

My 2 year old seems to be into everything.  I think she spends her day trying to see how often she can be told no.  No don't climb on the table.  No you can play with the phone.  Get out of the bag of flour.  Don't dump your water on the floor.   I then see a different side.  She is mimicking in her own way things she sees.  She is trying to help or be like mom or Dad.  Which again finds its way into play.

Our little 2 month old is fussing with gas and post vaccine soreness.  She has always had a lot of gas and struggles laying down.  She cries unless walking or being held upright. There is little time when she lays down.  However I see her beautiful smile now, I feel her breathing and relaxing and every step is worth it.

My now 18 year old has grown so fast.  She has been home schooled, went to college and is now looking at international studies and midwifery.  What a joy, what a blessing.  She is following the Lord and is caring toward others.  She truly bring a smile to my heart.  She went through all these above struggles and times as well as she grew, but they passed.

Maybe today you are a mom of a child who talks non stop, who is into everything or a fussy 2 month old.  Remember moms, and dads, it does pass.  Soon they will be all grown and making your heart smile even more.  Try to see the good and enjoy the ride. They are a blessing, they are not a burden.
Do we have a big family? yes we do.  Are our hands full? oh yeah! However our hearts are too.  Remember that when you see a larger family. Instead of thinking, " what a burden" think, "What a BLESSING."