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04/28/2005 Archived Entry: "Is loved"
As my daughter drifts off to sleep in my arms, I am struck with the most overwhelming love for this perfect little being that I helped create. Holding a sleeping baby has to be one of life's greatest joys. This daughter of mine; whose cries say mmm-mah mah-mah and though she does not know that's my name, she knows those cries will bring me to her side, and she will calm at my touch and voice and smile at the sight of me. This daughter of mine; who was not envisioned in our future but for whom I am eternally grateful that she found her way into our family- our new family. Her eyes show hidden wisdom, her face shows boundless joy.
She is loved.
My first born has brought my love for her to a new height. She has stepped into the role of older sister as if she was born for that purpose. To see her respond with concern to the baby's merest whimper, to see her get excited at each new discovery, to watch the love fill her when the baby is mentioned brings tears to my eyes. She made me a mom, I gave her a sister. There are truly no greater gifts in the world for either of us.
She is loved.
My husband is a man among men. I could not do this alone, nor would I ever want to be on the journey of life without him at my side. He is there every step of the way, sometimes even ahead of me. He is the only person on this earth who will love our babies as much as I do. He is the only other person who will know them and understand them as I do. They are my girls and his. Each a part of us. We are a part of them. I can never repay him for my babies.
He is loved.
And I am truly blessed.
Replies: 2 comments
That was beautiful, Zandra. Well said, and touching. I was teary-eyed too.
Posted by Suzanne @ 05/02/2005 06:25 AM PST
*sniff sniff* Well said. I think we all need to be reminded of the blessings we are gifted with. In the craziness that is motherhood it's easy to lose sight of how much of a blessing our children are.
And I agree, holding a sleeping infant is the most amazing feeling. Nothing like it. I miss it so much!! :o)
Posted by Mandi @ 04/28/2005 02:16 PM PST
