4 years ago, I was nearly as blind about motherhood as I was in real life...hence the terror in my heart as I held my newborn son. Thank God for JACK, who eventually fixed my heart.
4 years ago, Jack inadvertently introduced me to this girl:
And my life is untold amounts richer because of these two. So different; Jack is a 4-year-old American boy, all rough and tumble, all privileged and pampered, all boy, while Barbie is a 10-year-old Filipina, all sweet and sassy, all striving to get ANYWHERE in this life, all girl.
Yet Jack and Barbie are the same. They are fearfully and wonderfully made. They desperately want my approval. They have dreams. They mess up. They grow and change and learn and love.
And thankfully, they are both mine.
Yet Jack and Barbie are the same. They are fearfully and wonderfully made. They desperately want my approval. They have dreams. They mess up. They grow and change and learn and love.
And thankfully, they are both mine.
4 years ago, my life changed permanently. When did yours change?
My life has changed in so many ways over the years - first of all by marrying your father, which changed me for the better forever, then by being your mom, which was my God given destiny! You have inspired and encouraged me in so many ways, and I appreciate your zest and zeal for life.
ReplyDeleteThis post was so tender and honest and real! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteYou are a great writer and I'm so glad my computer is working tonight so I could read away and comment too! Yahoo:)
love this. mine changed dramatically 26 years ago when I gave my life to Jesus. And again two years ago when our 10th baby was born. She opened my eyes...
ReplyDeleteI read your post on Kelle's wall and noticed you are in Oregon.. I wouldn't doubt you instincts that He's trying to tell you something;)