Friday, July 2, 2010

New Stages (Endings, Beginnings)

Well, my little Libby is nearly a year old. I have stopped expressing milk for her, she's switched completely over to whole (cow's) milk now. How can something be such a relief, and yet almost feel sad? I never have to use a breast pump again! I'll never have to use a breast pump again :( She's almost walking now too. She really probably could, if she just wanted to a little more; she's often quite content with speed crawling. She's experienced quite a few firsts in her short little life, and many of them are my last "firsts". I still feel at peace about our decision not to have anymore children, but sometimes there's that tiny bit of sadness; like when you graduate, move away from home, or something similar.

I pray you all will have a safe and blessed weekend; let us remember why we celebrate the 4th of July.
INDEPENDENCE DAY!!
Thank You to all who have served, all those who are serving and all of their families.
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  1. CatieJuly 3, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    I know exactly what you mean, Jolene! And I'm still pregnant! I'm looking forward to nursing this baby but sometimes I miss it with Gilly! It's the one thing that only a mother can do for their child and it's so wonderful! :)

    And we've decided we're not going to have anymore children (biologically, anyway) b/c I have a hard time w/pregnancies.. and I'm already thinking... what if I want one more?? I think it's the whole "you always want what you know you can't have" thing! :)

    Have a great 4th!

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  2. just heatherJuly 6, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    I understand your feelings too ladies. I mention this only to try to be an encouragement...I really don't want to sound more spiritual or anything...we are still praying for the Lord's direction for our family size :) but one thought the Lord gave me that was so comforting was that if we feel He's leading us to be done having children, and I get that painful feeling of wishing I had one more, I can remember that what really matters to God is that I learn and choose to be content. Philippians 4:11 "Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me." For some reason, that was really encouraging to me, but again, "Not that I ahve already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own." Phil 3:12

    I'll be praying for the Lord to grant you peace even in those moments of reflecting on the endings and rejoicing in the beginnings of pages turned. Thanks for being so real!

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