We are excitable people but we reached a new level of excited when we finally have the home study sessions scheduled. We are working on the dossier paperwork where EVERYTHING must be notarized. October 7th, we head to Waco, TX for the first part of our home study!
I had a friend take me to a mom’s sale, a consignment sale for mothers. The prices there were unbelievable and my friend, Ashley, was there to show me the good deals. It was a fun way to think about getting ready for Kid Kamp. I had a full dose of infant parenthood on our trip to the sale. Ashley’s son, Raylan, received his immunization shots just a few days beforehand and he was… “fussy” as in, he decided to scream for pretty much the entire afternoon. The only way he would settle is if I held him high over my head (airplane-style) or if I tucked him along my arm horizontally. I found that either way left drool dripping down on my face or down my arm and onto my sandals/feet. I am sure it must have been frustrating and tiresome but I loved it! I loved watching what a good mother Ashley was to her very cranky baby boy, splitting our time between shopping and soothing, and having to schedule our trip around him in some degree or another. I believe this is the “oh-ah effect.”
The oh-ah effect blocks the bad and makes you swoon over the good. It is like falling in love but not with a soul mate. All you know is that everything you see relates to the one you love. I have new understanding of the Jeremiah 1:5a, “"Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you…” I don’t know my child, I don’t know if they are a boy or girl; if they are here on earth or haven’t even been conceived. It doesn’t matter. I know them as, the one I love, my child. I dream about them, pray for them, I am planning and preparing my home for them and in my heart, I love them. Jeremiah’s “holy plans” were to be a prophet unto the nations. What has God set aside for my child? I know we will struggle but currently, the oh-ah effect presides.
Thank you for all your prayers.
Ah this sure did bless my heart! My beloved and dearest granddaughter already loving the joys of the ups and downs of motherhood. Cherish every minute, every smile, every tear and every chance to embrace your child and to comfort them from infant to adult.
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys and look forward to sharing in your lives as you share with us.
Grandma and Grandpa