Birth is messy. Unexpected, not what you thought. Kinda like life.
My daughter had a baby. Sounds so straightforward. A man, a woman- a baby. The baby comes and they are a family. Easy, happens all the time.
Well, it's not always straightforward. Abby labored for 30 hours- on chemicals, on drugs; she pushed without progress. These are the labors that years ago ended with the death of a baby, a woman or both. Abby then had a cesearean that became an emergency- stuck baby, ripped uterus, torn arteries.
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| Early in the day- hurrah, we're having a baby! |
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You can do this.....
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| But in the end, birth happens. New life begins. A man becomes a father.
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| And I became a grandmother! My name is Bebe... a story for another post. |
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| This was the cute door cover announcing the big event. |
The door cover was purchased with great anticipation along with funny squeezy toys for labor distractions, some balloons, fresh flowers. How exciting- we're having a baby!
But at the end of the ordeal, the door decoration was ripped off, blown around and put back up with duct tape over the tears. Sometimes Birth - of a baby or a dream or anything that brings new life - isn't what you expect. It gets messy- things don't work the way you think they should. You end up with rips and tears, sutures and duct tape.
But if God is in it and it is indeed LIFE - it will be accomplished.
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| We have a baby |
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| He makes funny faces.... |
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| His name is Josiah Robert |
And in the end.... a man and a woman, a baby. Life.
And much, much gratitude.
I cried reading this. Abby you are amazing, and motherhood looks so good on you!
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Words definitely from the heart of Father God. Joy of knowing our mother love is in His image...Bebe love also!
ReplyDeleteLove and prayer for all. Rejoicing in a designed, purposed, and called Josiah Robert.
What beautiful photos Kath--of a beautiful baby and family! Thank you for sharing, you are all in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness!! praying for mama and thanking the Lord for Josiah's arrival!
ReplyDeleteYour life giving words are are full of blessing and gratefulness - so right! We continue to pray for God's Holy Spirit to enfold and comfort and heal you all; oil to smooth the rough places and anoint the new life.
ReplyDeleteWhat encouraging words Kathy! Abby is a trooper! I think she's ready for the Marines now and more...thank you for sharing Kathy and reminding us that as long as God is in it...no matter how messy it gets...life will be accomplished! Many prayers are being sent your way! Blessings... :o)
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So beautiful! So true. It's achingly real. Like life. And opening up to it brings pain, and also such fountains of joy. We rejoice with you over this beautiful life. Abby is a rock star.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! Thank God for this miracle. Unfortunately these types of situations still do mean death for so many mothers...my two kids are mine because of this fact. That said, God has no "Plan B's". He is in control from start to finish. Congrats to you all!
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