I haven’t felt like myself in a few months now. I feel like I got distracted and found myself on a path that wasn’t actually my destiny to walk on. It wasn’t a conscious choice, it was more of a slight step off the path until I looked back and realized how far I had …
To tell the story of my rainbow baby, I first must tell of my storm.
We weren’t trying, but it was a wonderful surprise. Being 4 days late was unusual for me, so I purchased a test.
I told my husband and we decided to unveil the results at our favourite spot — a moss covered bluff overlooking the pristine Thetis Lake. Together, while chatting about the dreams and possibilities, we hiked to the perfect spot and climbed up the hillside until we had a gorgeous view, and then opened the box I had slipped it into. Suddenly a flood of emotions came over each of us as we saw the little plus sign.
Who wants to have difficulties? I sure don’t enjoy them. In fact most of us try to avoid difficulties as much as possible! But I can see how they are an opportunity to grow in patience and endurance. You never know how much patience you have until it is tested.
I do enjoy Mother’s Day, a day when all the often unrecognized tasks of a mother receives just a tiny bit of it’s due appreciation. But Mother’s Day also carries the burden of loss for me and I’m sure many other’s can relate. My mother passed away suddenly last year. My husband’s mother has also passed away about a decade ago. We are both motherless.
You know those people who are hard to buy for because they already have everything they need or want?
