The Second Time Around

The joys of parenthood are far to many to write down and at times words will never accurately capture all the experiences, the feelings, and fullness one can feel when given the opportunity to be "mom" or "dad." I would list parenthood as a mountain-top feeling to share that it's such a great feeling. All the work, the joys, the sadness, the learning, and so on can place you mountain high or valley low. The experiences open a window to the soul of God's love for me. Personally, I have never felt so grateful, joyful, and excited. A friend of mine wrote that she never knew she could love anyone more than her husband, but having her child she fell more in love. I believe it--I have read that love multiplies; love never divides. Love saves. The Bible says that love is patient, love is kind, and love does not envy. Love keeps no record of wrongs. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. I remember that God gave so much; I have life because of Jesus Christ. My life is no accident-all is a gift. Being a parent is a gift and I am so thankful I get to have another child! Feeling baby move is so miraculous. I can't believe that in the womb God knows every single detail of my child all the while knowing all the details about me, my husband, and our first born. I am amazed.