New Year's Eve (sigh). Next month marks 2 1/2 years of me and R trying to grow our family and I cannot believe be how content I am right now. I think it is because I know that we will be given the gift of loving and nurturing one or more of God's little angels :) Whether through biological, foster, or adopting, I believe we will be parents.
What I learned in 2011 is:
- Don't put God in a box (don't place limits on the Almighty God)
- God before others, others before self. We are called to LOVE others no matter their circumstances or offenses (and this does not mean simply smiling at a stranger... it means really loving them, sympathizing with them, wanting the best for them)
- Pray (and think) before you act
- Talk about how "I am feeling" with others. Don't hold everything in. God has given me supportive family and friends to share with.
- I am inclined to be FAR more selfish than I ever thought I was or could be. Because of that always ask: Who am I serving with my actions, thoughts, or words.
- When I do become a mother, I think I will appreciate it much more than I ever would have not going through any of this (not that other moms are less appreciative).
Happy New Year!
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19
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