it must be a season of "life". aside from my son (born last year), many of the people that i know have recently become a parent (or a parent again). it's something to be thankful for - an addition to the family.
of course, being a first-time parent is met with a lot of confusion & frustration that can easily be forgotten by the joys of seeing your little one grow. it's amazing how much we can endure for the things that we wouldn't have tolerated before the baby came along. i am thankful for the gift of life that God has given this family - what a bundle of joy our son is to us!
but it also reminds me of the sovereignty of our Father in Heaven. there are some people who struggle so much to conceive, and everything is out of their control. they could try as they might, with all the resources & fertility options that are available; but sometimes it seems like it may just as well be deemed "impossible" and perhaps better to just give up.
lately my friend has been sharing with me about the struggles of conceiving. my friend & the spouse have been trying for a year and are still hopeful. they have gotten as far as halfway through the first trimester before miscarriage. and as difficult as this is for the both of them & their families, they are able to move on, knowing that they're doing everything they can to improve their chances and that now it's just up to "their god(s)". while my heart goes out to my friend & the spouse, i know God has a reason for all of this. although they are not Christians, i've been praying for them and have let them know that i am keeping them in my prayers. maybe someday God will provide for them an addition to the family... someday.
but it reminds me of how blessed i am - to be able to go through these experiences of being a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother...
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