Praising Him In This Storm...Maintaining A Positive Outlook Through The Grace Of Christ

...once again I say "Amen" and it's still raining. But as the thunder rolls I barely hear you whisper through the rain, "I'm with you." And as Your Mercy falls, I'll raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away. And I'll praise You in this storm, and I will lift my hands that You are who You are, no matter where I am. And every tear I've cried, You hold in Your hand, you never left my side. And though my heart is torn, I will praise You in this storm.

Saturday, September 17, 2005

how

how do you prepare yourself for the arrival of another child? how do you open your heart to the possibility that yes, you can love another child as much as your first? how do you look at yourself in the mirror, without hating yourself for even thinking that in the first place? how do you reconcile looking into your child's eyes and thinking "soon, little one, your world is going to turn upside down" with the inescapable joy that has somehow wormed its way into your heart? how do you know life will be changed for the better after the arrival of the new baby? how do you afford two children? how do you take care of two children under the age of 2? how do you do these things and maintain your sanity?

1 comment:

Wezie said...: Just Do It!!!! I have three and the same thoughts crossed my mind before our second came along....by the time #3 arrived we were tired and outnumbered. Whenever I think it's too much I think of a certain SCS teacher with 5 children and then count my blessings...God has plan and takes care of us.; 10:01 PM, September 19, 2005