A couple of experiences I have learned about recently have made me very grateful for a few very important blessings in my life. I also have felt very strongly lately that I need to make clear that I am not taking my current situation for granted.
First, I am aware of the fact that I was able to deliver a healthy baby boy is an incredible blessing that not all enjoy. I am grateful for the blessing I had of having been able to carry one of Heavenly Father's children long enough to have been born without any complications and have his sweet spirit in our home.
Second, last night Seneca had a very uncharacteristic crying spell that was completely puzzling to us. She was hysterical for a short time and it made me so grateful that experiences like that are not common in our home. I know having two babies under our roof could make for some frustrating times, but we have been so blessed that Seneca has such a pleasant demeanor and has thus far been a great sleeper. And little Beckham has not shown signs of colic so far and I am just grateful that for now we have calm, happy babies. I know it is incredibly frustrating to have a sweet little baby cry without end and without an obvious reason- it is heartbreaking, especially to a new mother.
While I do not presume to have a large blog-reader base, I do know a few of you who check up on me now and then and I have had you on my mind. I realize that much of my posting lately has been regarding pregnancy and babies and my role as a mother. I also am not oblivious to the fact that not everyone has had that opportunity. I just want to acknowledge that I do not mean to be insensitive to those who have a desire to be parents and have not yet been able to. I am very familiar with the heartbreak that comes with infertility and I want to record that while the role I am currently playing has many difficult moments and is often accompanies by exhaustion, I know it is a great blessing to be able to have these sweet spirits in my home and to have the priviledge to assist in raising them on this earth. I also want to record the testimony I have of Heavenly Father's plan for each of us and that I have learned first hand that the events in our lives unfold according that that plan. He sees the big picture when we easily get stuck in the moment. Praying for understanding and faith enables Heavenly Father to deliver peace and comfort until the time comes for him to unfold the next sequence of events.
I am grateful tonight for my little family.
5 comments:
Is Senny Bug ok? She is probably just REALLY missing me!
Amberly, I completely rejoice with you and how your life is unfolding! The Lord does have a plan for each of His children. It's different for everyone, but the end result is the important thing.
Consider yourself hugged! oooo!
I just feel uplifted by reading your blog....I knoe you value and appreciate your little ones, and you should...you are a wonderful and spiritual giant to all of us!
Your sensitivity is appreciated. I never thought I would experience the heartache that comes with infertility since that was not a personal problem of mine, but I have watched, and suffered with, two of my children face that challenge, one successfully having children and one who never will. I am grateful that you have been blessed with children. You are a good Mom.
You know, Amberly--you are such a caring person. I don't think that we should ever have to apologize for the way we feel (whether it be frustration or joy). I did not grow up in an ideal family situation but I am always happy to hear about those who did...
I appreciate your sensitivity (having had miscarriages and health problems of my own) but I REALLY appreciate your honest, down-to-earth blog posts that tell us what is going on in your life...hope that made sense! :)
P.S. That first picture of Beckham in your one week post is absolutely too cute!
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