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![Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children[a] of one's youth. 5 Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!
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In the lead up to the girls birthday's this year I kept feeling the Holy Spirit remind me just how precious children are to him, and should be to us. As I planned their birthday's in my head and revisited sweet memories I have of each of them, I felt the words impressed upon my heart over and over again ... "The gift I didn't choose.”.
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Such an odd one liner but completely avoidable so I took notice.
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On one hand, it's untrue because both of my girls were planned. That counts for chosen right? But, on the other hand, this life was never, EVER, in any of my plans.
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I actually never dreamed of marriage and babies in a carriage right up until it was all happening. And, I don't think I was ever the type of girl who could have possibly dreamed the joy I have found in being mama.
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Motherhood is hard (s'times). It's tiring (s'times). It's frustrating (s'times). But, it's also a joy and a gift and I've found space to love, learn and grow here. This mamahood gig was definitely (in part) a gift I didn't choose and I wouldn't trade it for anything. ✩
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