There are some years that seem to come and go with no
significant happenings. And then there
are the ones in which I just hit January 1 knowing it’s going to be a special
one. We were blessed with two biological
children, but because of friendships, have enjoyed being involved in the
growing up of several “bonus” kids. Now,
as with ours, the kids are growing up and starting families of their own. It’s
a blessed part of life, for sure.
This year is chock full of new babies! We are so happy to be allowed to rejoice with
each family as they bring new life to our world, and thankful to their
grandparents for sharing them with us.
This little bundle of joy was the first to be added to our
circle of love, just before the new year.
She is so full of life, loves to explore, and seem to be unafraid. Her parents are smitten with her, and I just love
getting to be a part of her world.
This handsome little boy has stolen hearts already. He has a ready smile and such a sweet
disposition. He is a special blessing in a transition time for his family,
which is God’s way, isn’t it!
This bundle of sugar was a welcome surprise for all of us
that love her family. She has a passle
of siblings that loved her before they saw her, and she can’t get enough of
them, either. Her smile is super sweet,
and she is one of the most content newborns I’ve ever known.
If these bundles of sweetness don’t give you a hint of how much
I cherish new life, let me just make it very clear. When my own babies were tiny, I came across
this Bible verse: Children are a
treasure from the Lord. (Psalm 127:3)
Treasure! Like an inherited
heirloom. A gift that has been carefully
handed to us, intentionally, to be treasured and nurtured and protected. To be shared with caution, which is why it is
so special to me when other families allow us to be a part of their children’s
lives.
Now, this year, we will also be getting a special blessing
in our own family. Cowboy and Sweet
Thing are bringing a little bit of Sunshine to our lives in October. We are beyond excited to have another grandbaby
to love and watch grow. I know Little Bit
will be a great big sister; she is already planning!
The treasure of children just keeps giving. We receive the blessings of watching their
personalities form. We get hugs,
cuddles, games, jokes, special “just us” moments together. We get to watch as
they make life decisions and then…they give us grandchildren!
I enjoy putting artwork on the frig in my kitchen from any
of the wonderful blessings that pass through our circle of love. It reminds me
that life goes on. The empty nest doesn’t
stay that way forever, even though it feels like it will. I’m so grateful that God has chosen to bless
us with these treasures in this Year of Babies.
Life does goes on. Thank Heaven!
