One of my nieces has just been blessed with a healthy baby girl. Everyone who has seen her is in awe of how cute and cuddly she is. We look at our niece and think, "What love this baby will receive from not only her mother but from her whole extended family!"
It's a joyous and sobering moment. It's a moment that causes me to reminence about my own "baby". My soon to be 20 year old son! I also realize just how much he is NOT mine.
I thank the Father that he entrusted me and my husband with a beautiful baby boy years ago, who is now grown man. Praise God! He has become a sensitive, caring, talented and strong man. If I had known what I know now, I know that I would have done so many things differently, but I also would have done many things the same!
I am blessed even more today than I was when he was born, because I realize it was a priviledge to have been his caretaker for so many years. Today I have also become his advisor, friend and confidant.
The knowledge that he is not mine - but the Father's is uplifting and humbling. By knowing this, I realize that it is not my duty try to "make my son into anything" but to pray, love, support and guide him in the way the Father leads him.
It is my hope that I will be here for him for many, many years, but even if I'm not, I know that he will be okay because he has someone much wiser, powerful, understanding and caring than even I, as loving as I am (and this is not an exaggeration) could ever be.
Whenever the Spirit leads me to, I think I will share this post with my niece. I will let her know that no matter how much love, care and positive thoughts she can share with her new bundle of joy, none can compare to what the heavenly Father has for her! Even though she came out of her vessel, she actually belongs to another. I want her to take comfort in knowing that He has entrusted her with one of His "precious ones" for a little while.
Peace and blessings to you! Walk in love!
