My Aspen and Mia are so sweet. I love them so much. This morning I was watching the two of them play and laugh together and I can't think of a better sound on this planet. And so as I'm watching them I just started reflecting on just how blessed Malo and I are to have them in our lives. And how prayers are answered...and usually not according to MY personal timeline.
As you all know, Malo and I tried for 5 years to have babies. And then finally FINALLY finally we were blessed to come into contact with an amazing young woman who was pregnant and chose us, plain old normal boring me and Malo, to be the parents of her special little girl. And from the moment Aspen was born we knew she was meant to be our baby, our special daughter. It just had to be in God's time.
And then 4 months later, I found out I was pregnant with Mia. Heavenly Father listens to our prayers. He answers them. Just in his time, not mine. Mia came along and is such a sweet, sweet girl. Her and Aspen are perfect sisters. I can't imaging one without the other. Heavenly Father knows what He is doing. He knows these two little spirits were supposed to be sisters and the timing just needed to be right for it to happen. Again, all in God's time.
And now I am less than 11 weeks from having our 3rd child. A boy. My oldest child will still be 2 when he is born. All those years of praying for children and now we are going to have 3!!! Never in all those years of crying and heartache and longing for children would I ever have imagined I would be the mommy of 3 very small children very very close in age. But Heavenly Father knows all. I just needed to trust Him. And know that He has a plan. And know that if we put our trust in Him things will always work out how they are supposed to.
Of course, I am slightly (!!!) overwhelmed at the responsibility of having three very small children and only two arms and two hands, but I am so so so so so incredibly blessed and SO grateful for being entrusted with these little ones to raise and to love and to cherish. I am grateful for a husband who loves me and loves our children. He is such a wonderful daddy and the girls love him so much and I know our little baby balooga haysuess will love him. I am so so grateful that I am able to stay home and be the one to raise my babies. I get to see everything, their first steps, their daily struggles and triumphs, the way they just absorb information and the way they grow from day to day. In all those years of praying for babies, I am not disappointed. I am actually really grateful (now I can say this...) for that time we had to wait...because now I think I appreciate my kids more than I would have if they had just come easily for us. And I think I am able to relate to people who struggle with infertility and hopefully offer some love and support to them.
Anyway, this is becoming long winded. I just want to say that I know our prayers are heard and answered. and even if it seems like its taking forever or that we are being ignored, we absolutely are not. And there are blessings just waiting to be poured out on us all....its just all in God's time. :)
11 comments:
Yvonne, such a sweet post. I'm so impressed with amazing women like you.
That is Beautiful - Thanks for sharing!! Your children are soo Blessed to have you as their Mother- you are amazing! Isn't it funny how Heavenly Father knows us soo well that he knows when is the right time for everything for us! I can't wait to see pics of your beautiful baby boy when he comes!!!
I love that...God's time. It's sometimes so difficult to wait for things we desperatly want, but you are so blessed to have a great husband and three healthy children. Much love to you and your family as you await the arrival of your son.
Ditto, ditto! His time and His way. Thank heavens that there is a plan (even if we're not always privy to the timeline!).
Thanks for this post. It was something that I needed to read today...it is an answer to a prayer, so thank you.
What a great post! I just can't wait to see you, your big belly, and those two amazing girls. I will be around the whole week you're out here, so let me know what works for you. I'm so excited!
I really needed to hear/read this! You area an amazing woman Yvonne and I am blessed to have you in my life!
Hey you guys! That is soo awesome...I love your story! You are incredible parents. Aspen and Mia are GORGEOUS! I cant wait to see what your little man looks like (of course cute). Congrats and take care!
We love you guys. I can't imagine your family without Aspen, she is such a special girl and loving big sister. You and Malo are great parents. It's so fun getting together, sitting back and watching the chaos ensue ;)
You know what? I really needed that; thanks, Yvee. You sure are a special girl! I love you! =0)
what a perfect post! It is so true! I always think that if I had been in charge I probably wouldn't have chosen the down syndrome as part of my life, but I am sure glad I am not in charge because I would have missed out on a LOT! Good luck with your new little one!
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