Previously, I had a blog where I talked about how I felt/saw/experienced God's love through various people. It was called Looking for Love and it's here. (PS: it's so cool that I know how to make a link!) Anywhoots, I have definitely been feeling God's love through people during this time, even while I am frequently distracted by my misery and suffering. So I shall make a short list of some of the lovely beautiful acts of love and kindness that have been rained down upon this pregnant lady.
1. My husband has become a superstar. He was already amazing but ::sheesh:: this man is really going for the gold in husbandom. Getting me food in the middle of the night, rubbing my back, playing with my hair, not giving me the crazy eye when I vacillate between yelling and crying, and many more acts of love. He is awesome.
2. Other people's excitement. Since I have been feeling so icky, it's hard to feel excited. So it feels so good to hear my friends, family, and heck, even my boss gush their excitement. And I totally don't mind all the belly rubbing, actually!
3. People feed me. This pregnant lady will not starve. My friend at practicum brought me a hash brown yesterday. People give me snacks randomly. That man in the cafeteria is committed to supporting my pickle addiction. If in a group, people pick where we go based on what I'm craving. Seriously, yall...it's so sweet.
4. People send me links with information about various maternal/baby things. I have gotten so many sweet emails/messages from people with great information or cute outfits or something in between and it helps to know that others are thinking of me and Buttons.
5. People are already giving this child gifts! It's crazy...people have not even met this baby and already they are spoiling the child! It's sweet and makes me cry every time.
6. Other pregnant people (and other mommies). Pregnant women and mothers have been Godsends. Their words of encouragement and empathy have normalized me and kept me going. Just yesterday I had a conversation with a pregnant stranger that made me feel like I am capable of doing this and I'm not crazy for bursting into tears when I fear that perhaps I can't.
7. And the greatest love droplet of all...my baby Buttons. Feeling my baby move inside of me is the most beautiful encouragement of all time. Even when I feel (under the veil of my hormonal dramatics) that I am certainly going to die, I am reminded that I am creating life. Only I, with the help of my Creator, can bring this baby into the world. Whoa.
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