BABIES ARE A BLESSING

Grandpa Claude meets Heather 1971. Photo by Chris. Outfit courtesy Aunt Emily.

 

Heather and Jes 1978. Photo by Chris.

My mom treated us kids like we were real people.  She was interested in all that we said and did. She disciplined us and set boundaries by sighing or looking a certain way so that we would realize maybe we were making a wrong choice.  Sometimes she would even verbalize her desire like --"I wish someone would wash the dishes."

Now our daughter Heather is good with children.  As a 6 1/2 year old she made friends with her newborn brother, Jes.  She babysat her cousin Jennifer one summer.  She enjoyed her cousin Sarah at a wedding where she took videos and photos. Her cousin Grace met her at a young age.  

Heather and Jennifer 1988.  Photo by Grandma?

Sarah and Heather 1992.  Photo by Chris.

Heather and Grace. Photo by Grandma?

And of course she was proud of her own babies.  

Heather with Sammantha. Photo by Chris.

Me with Natalie

We have been blessed with our babies who have grown into God fearing wonderful people.  So I encourage all those out there who are dealing with sleepless nights, diapers, messes, and lives that are not your own-- hang in there.  

Nehemiah 8:10  Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”