A couple of days ago, my son asked me for graph paper. I looked all over upstairs but couldn't find any. That lead me to the file cabinet in the basement. I thought I had a paper file in there. As I was flipping through the files, I came across my baby book. I picked it up, thinking about and wondering if my weight may be in there. It was mostly a catalog/magazine with the first page being a certificate type form. It told the time...but no weight. (I'm sure I've looked at this a long time ago) For some reason, I decided to flip it to the middle....to my surprise there was another form filled out....it actually had my birthweight...6lb 11oz. I praised and thanked God immediately....It was like he was saying "I love you"....He knows the desires of our hearts and longs to continually show his love for us. I still have tears of joy when I think on that moment.
The Man In The Mirror
8 years ago
Great story, servant girl! Interesting that you have been thinking about your birth. I was listening to a song this morning that always makes me blubber and it is about how thinking about the journey of birth can remind us that there is another journey we are all waiting to take. It is called "We've Been Waiting For You" and it is by Carolyn Arends. Here are the lyrics:
ReplyDeleteLet me hold you close, I know you're frightened. Go ahead and cry, I understand.
You were safe and you were warm and then suddenly without a warning, things began to change. It must have seemed so strange to all at once be traveling a journey, all the way to this delivery room. But baby you are not alone. Your room is ready, let's go home. You're gonna like it here. Let me make it clear that
We've been waiting for you
We're so glad you came
We've been looking forward
To showing you the place
There's so much in store and
We've been waiting for you
I know it can take some getting used to, but this old world is where you're meant to be.
Life is something not to miss, the taste of ice cream, your first kiss and when love takes your hand, you will understand why
We've been waiting for you
We're so glad you came
We've been looking forward
To showing you the place
There's so much in store and
We've been waiting for you
And watching you come into this world, baby, you've made me believe, another journey awaits us. So when I have to leave - I am pretty sure that I'll be frightened. But even if I cry, please understand, I will know I'm not alone. When my room is ready I'll go home, and when I reach the gate,
I'm going to hear them saying
We've been waiting for you
We're so glad you came
We've been looking forward
To showing you the place
There's so much in store and
We've been waiting for you