My little Colonials have staged their own reenactment and encampment in our own backyard!
(You can read Part 1 here)
So, by the time Andrew was 18 months old, we knew God was saying no to having more children at the time. And, as mentioned before, He provided so much peace about it, that we knew we had discerned correctly. Yet, even with that peace, I had to mourn the fact the we might not ever have any more children. Yes, we were still open to life, of course, but from the time after Andrew’s birth, until today, we practiced NFP faithfully to avoid pregnancy. And it took time to accept that we might not have any more children. There were times when I would hold a friend’s new born baby and then go home and cry because I knew I might not ever know the joy of holding my own baby again. We live in a community where life is celebrated and families are large. Usually more than one friend is pregnant at a time. In those early days, each pregnancy announcement was met with great joy for the friend, but often left me with an empty feeling. I understood, in many way…
So, by the time Andrew was 18 months old, we knew God was saying no to having more children at the time. And, as mentioned before, He provided so much peace about it, that we knew we had discerned correctly. Yet, even with that peace, I had to mourn the fact the we might not ever have any more children. Yes, we were still open to life, of course, but from the time after Andrew’s birth, until today, we practiced NFP faithfully to avoid pregnancy. And it took time to accept that we might not have any more children. There were times when I would hold a friend’s new born baby and then go home and cry because I knew I might not ever know the joy of holding my own baby again. We live in a community where life is celebrated and families are large. Usually more than one friend is pregnant at a time. In those early days, each pregnancy announcement was met with great joy for the friend, but often left me with an empty feeling. I understood, in many way…
they are so cute
ReplyDeleteThose are the cutest colonial soldiers ever!
ReplyDeleteThe 20 foot long brick wall built by the boys is not shown.
Good to know the house is safe.
too cute
ReplyDeleteYou are such a great mom of boys :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't think I congratulated you on the passing of the exam! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I was too busy trying to win the shirt ;)
ok this comment has nothing to do with the reenactment (which looks cool). Have you run in the Kinvara's yet? if so how were they?
ReplyDeleteAw, those pictures bring back so many memories. I used to have a hat and gun just like that when I was their age :)
ReplyDelete