Taken from an article by MaDonna Medley
To wake me up in the mornings, I need an alarm clock because there are no little ones to jump onto my bed urging me to wake up.
I take my time getting ready in the mornings, because I don't have anyone to dress but myself.
Instead of changing diapers, I pick up after the dog.
Instead of preparing lunch for school, I pour fresh food and water for the dog.
Instead of tiny fingerprints on my front door, I have old stains because I haven't cleaned the glass in a few months.
I have no clue what it's like to have a dryer full of little clothes that are "so aggravating" to fold.
I don't have a diaper genie, but I do have a nursery that's quiet and clean.
My refrigerator is covered with pictures of friends' children because I haven't had the opportunity to capture the beauty in the faces of my own.
My husband and I don't have any family portraits, because we don't have a "family".
We haven't had our picture taken since our wedding, because we feel incomplete.
There are no toys filling every area of my living room floor, only dirt dragged in by our shoes.
When I want to have a quiet moment, all I have to do is turn off the TV.
The only birthday parties we celebrate are those of other children.
We feel like the odd couple at church, because everyone else has children.
No, I don't know what labor pains feel like.
No, I don't know what it feels like to carry the world in your womb for 9 months.
I've never heard, "I love you, Mommy!"
If you have never experienced the pain of infertility, you can't relate. However, you can pray for us. We long to have what you have. If we don't congratulate you right away, or if we walk out of the room during a dedication or baptism, please don't be offended. These moments remind us of what's missing.
Don't miss an opportunity to hug, kiss, or play with your kids. Take advantage of every moment you have with them. Take care of them and raise them to love the Lord. And never miss the opportunity to tell them you love them.
For those who know what we're feeling, stay strong! Love those who have what you long for. Most important, pray for them. Be happy for them, even when it hurts the most. Trust in Jesus!
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3 comments:
That is very touching, and so true.
I agree with Rose..this made me tear up. I hope soon you and Chris get your little bundle soon!!
I so wish I could surrogate for you. Rachel, I know I don't keep in touch nearly as much as I should. I miss you and would love to be there for you. We grew up with eachother's shoulders to cry on, but a couple thousand miles makes that difficult.
The more I hear from you the more my heart yearns to be back in WI. Please pray our Lord paves the way for my family to move in that direction. We would love nothing more than to be closer to my childhood home. David wants this, too, more than even I think I realize.
God bless you for having such a strong and loving heart. You bring strength even to those who do not know your difficulties.
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