Thursday, October 7, 2010
Gratitude
I found this song last year on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas album (even though it really isn't a Christmas song, but a lullaby). I listened to over and over again through the season last year just hoping and praying that one day I would be teaching a child about this world we live in. Tonight the song came up on my itunes. I haven't listened to it since Christmas time, but tonight I let it play even if it isn't Christmas yet. I sat there holding my swollen belly and feeling little limbs poke at my hands and couldn't help but contrast the hopelessness I was beginning to feel last December to today. Instead of sobbing tears of hopelessness and want, I cried tears of happiness and gratitude. I have been blessed far more than I deserve and am so grateful for all my blessings. But tonight, I am especially grateful for this little life growing strong and healthy inside me. I only hope I can be the kind of mommy he deserves.
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No words. Just joy. Gratitude. And love. Thank you, my beautiful daughter!
I have been amazed at the kinds of mothers my girls have turned out to be, and I am sure you will also be a wonderful mommy to your son. That was a great song, brought tears to my eyes also. It will be such a fun few years for the great-grandparents--3 new grandbabies in just a few months. And if you think that sitting and feeling limbs poking around your belly, just wait until you actually hold those tiny limbs in your hands!
HUGS!
Beautiful! I get chills whenever I read about your pregnancy. Hooray for miracles. You will be an amazing mommy. I bet this baby has been just as anxious to come to you as you have been to have him.
Oh, how beautiful! And congratulations. :) Thanks so much for sharing.
You always worry about what kind of Mommy you will be. It doesn't matter how many kids you have, but you always surprise yourself and your children. Keep the spirit close, your husband closer and always turn to prayer when you don't know what to do. Not much else to do. Love you Tonya!
You'll be a great mother! I am so excited for both of you!
Ah Sweet, I would love some belly pics :)
Oh Tonya--this just made me bawl. I am so happy for you right now. Remember--you were with me and Jaime the day I found out I was pregnant with Kelli; and as a little 5-year-old you were probably a little perplexed by my screaming and crying and happy dance all around our little apartment. Oh, the JOY!!!! You will be such great parents!
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