Parenting - A Gift
This post is about gratitude. I have written before about being grateful for what life has put in front of me, but today I write from a slightly different perspective.
I spoke recently with a very dear friend of mine, who has a dream of being a parent, but who is finding the road to becoming a parent fairly windy and difficult. I have a couple of friends in this same situation, and over the last few days these friends have been at the forefront of my mind. I have spent a great deal of time reflecting, and wishing so much that I was able to give them a gift of hope and love.
So often we can get caught up in the ’stuff’ that goes with parenting a child (especially when the child has special needs) that we forget to take the time to appreciate the wonderful gift we have been given. We have had the opportunity to bring a special life into the world and to share in this life - no matter the struggle that comes with it.
So this post is dedicated to these special friends whom I love very dearly and who have so much to offer the world. Today, may we be grateful for the wonderful opportunity that we have to parent children and hold in our hearts with love those who dream of this gift.
LOL
Elissa xx
November 8th, 2007 at 8:20 am
A lovely thoughtful post.
I am very greatful for the gifts my son has given me in so many ways.
November 8th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
You always know just what to say to warm the heart : ) Thank you for the lovely thoughts of gratitude for the day!
November 8th, 2007 at 8:06 pm
You’re right, sometimes with all the day to day care of the kids we forget to be grateful for them. I am so thankful for each of my kids. They’ve made me a much better person and helped me to grow in so many ways.
November 10th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
I was one of those parents. We wanted a child more than anything and found our way to parenting through adoption. Of course when you want a second child the pain is just as intense as when you wanted the first. After much prayer and time we have come to accept that for whatever reason we are meant for just one child. Your posts are beautiful. I like how you write from your heart.
November 11th, 2007 at 1:23 am
We adopted our son at birth after 10 years of infertility, numerous miscarriages, costly and failed infertility treatments. Parenthood is truly a gift to be treasured.
Despite the challenges, we feel very blessed and wouldn’t change a thing. Your friends are very lucky to have someone like you who is sensitive to their feelings and all they are going through. My hopes and prayers are with them.
Thank you for such a beautiful post.
Katherine