Today as I cleaned out my son Leland’s closet and drawers I was struck by just how fast time has passed since his birth. Two and half years. I then began to think about all five of my children and how time has literally flown by with each and every one. God has blessed me with four beautiful, precious daughters and one amazing, handsome son. At times I am saddened by the fact that I will never have another child… that, that part of my life is over. Its hard sometimes, moving from one phase of life into another.
God showed me there is no need in mourning for what is past, but to rejoice in the present and for what is to come. Don’t get me wrong, being a wife and mother of five children is definitely not without difficulties. In fact some days I am so worn out I don’t think I can make it another day. There is a certain strength that God gives each mother and though the job is demanding ,dirty and sometimes tearful we are empowered to continue on.
Thankfully, I don’t seem to focus on the obstacles of parenthood. Instead, I find myself laughing at the silly things I hear them chuckling about in the next room, when they think no one is listening. I smile at them as I watch them play and interact with one another. My heart swells with joy as I hug each one and take in their sweet smell.
Dear Lord, I thank you for this time of my life. I thank you for this home full of crazy, chaotic love that you have given us. Thank you for the memories we make each and every day…. even the small things
***Angela Jennifer***
