This has been a hard week. One of changes and new adjustments (most of you know what that is), and also some special days. I recently turned 28. I am praying that 28 will be a year that brings hope, healing, and growth. This is my 6th Mother's Day. This is the first Mother's Day as a mom who has lost a child. At 28 years old that is very strange to me, although I am sure that is strange at any age. Being a mommy has taken on a different meaning to me now. It was always special, but now, it's special in a different way. This is my 10th Mother's Day without my mom. She is so missed.
This Mother's Day I also have reason to celebrate, I am 12 weeks pregnant. God blessed us with a new little miracle so soon after Case died. It's hard to grasp it all some days, but the moment I saw this baby at my ultrasound, it was real. There are so many feelings, emotions and fears that I have right now. Excited, yet afraid. So happy, yet so sad. I thank God for our new little blessing, our third child. Lane is very excited to have another baby, he say's he won't be alone anymore :( I am due November 16th. I ask you to pray for our family. Reese, Lane, this baby, me. God has a lot of work to do in me in these next 6 months to prepare me to be mommy to another baby. Please pray that He will do that and that I will allow Him to work.
Excuse the crooked picture. My photographer is five.
15 comments:
What a blessing. This baby is such a gift. But I can understand, so many emotions must come along with this. I think it is so important that you want to allow God to work in you to prepare you for this baby. I will pray that you will be receptive to God's love and transformation and that He will take away your fears. You are such a fabulous mom! Happy Mother's Day! I love you.
I can't believe that little pouch! You're too cute. Oh, I'm so excited to meet this new miracle in November. I think it will be just enough time for your prayers for preparedness to be answered. Just TRUST.
Today was full of mixed emotions for me, and I didn't really know what to do with myself. My children are amazing, and I know I am blessed to be a mom. However so many times today I just wanted to talk to my own mom. Tell her about the flowers I planted, talk to her about the kids' new pool. It feels like crap not being able to do that.
You deserve to feel every different emotion - joy, fear, happiness, and sadness. This new baby is indeed a gift, and how lucky it is to have you as a mother. Thank you for your friendship Natasha - Happy Mother's Day!
I am so happy for your new blessing and I continue to pray for you, Lane and Reese. I am so glad you are in my life!
Natasha, I have been thinking of you and praying for you all week. I am so excited to hear of the sweet blessing growing inside of you. I will continue to pray for you and your family. God bless!
Like you have told me you are so exhausted everynight. You are going through so much emotionally and physically right now. You are a wonderful mom and sister and writer and cook and crafter and....... Oh I could go on and on. You should think about making your blog into a book!
Aww..So excited for you! what a blessing. each child is such a reminder of him and his glory. Thinking of you guys!
What a wonderful gift from God!!! I dont know you..but I have followed you through this trial. I have grieved along with you and your family. You have such an amazing faith and are such a strong women..though im sure at times you feel a mess..as anyone rightly should in your shoes. But you have truly been an inspiration to me. How in the deepest valley God does not leave us..he is faithful to the end! I continually pray for you and your family. Happy late Mothers day to an amazing woman. Rachel Smith
You are an amazing person, mom and wife, and I am so prouthat you have allowed me to call you my daughter. I know no one can EVER take the place of your Mom, but to be a part of your life , I am so grateful! You have brought such love, fun, laughter and beautiful babies to our lives. We thank you ! We love you with all our hearts, and can't wait for our new baby to arrive. We are so excited for all of us, especially you and Reese and LANE!!! Take care honey ! you look so cute with that baby bump, Lane you are a great photograher :-) XOXOXOXOX
Congrats on the baby #3! What a blessing from the Lord! I will be praying for you and God's continued work in your lives. He is faithful.
I love reading your blog...thank you for sharing...congratulations to your family...we'll be praying for you all!
Rejoicing with your GIFT, remembering your one of a kind mama, and knowing that your emotions are from your Heavenly Father... as Paul is talking about his "thorn" in II Cor 12 - I read it from The Message and pray this for you!
"Your Faithful grace is enough Father; it's all Tasha needs.
Your strength comes into its own in Natasha's weakness...Christ's strength MOVING IN ON HER weakness...I praise you that she is letting YOU take over! And so the weaker Tasha gets, the stronger she is becoming." In JESUS mighty name - Amen.
Congratulations! I will be praying for you and this precious blessing.
I have been following your blog since just after Case's passing but I have not commented. I cannot even imagine how you feel. I have a 2 year old son and my world would be shattered if I lost him. I am also 12 weeks pregnant and will have another blessing on Nov 17th...so we are on that journey together. Congratulations on your new miracle. I know there are so many emotions that accompany a new baby after the loss of a loved child. This new baby now has his/her own personal angel in heaven watching over. I'm so inspired by your faith and your strength and I am so glad that God has blessed you with another miracle. Enjoy these times and Congratulations to you and your family.
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