I am come to terms that it is OK not to have children and that I am able to give to others in ways that parents cannot. Scripture says in Isaiah 54:1 blessed o you barren woman and leap with joy for you will have more children that a womans with a husband, this has happened to me because I have 16 children in my life that are realted to me and give me such joy and lots and lots of laughter. Have you ever had this or smiliar experience How did you come to terms with it accept this and move in my moment of truth was when I watched children for a whole month and worked 14 hour days I asked myself honestly do I want to be a mommy 24/7/365 at the age I am now I am 37. And I did not feel a peace about it so I love the children or seddlings as I call them in my life. What are creative ways to be a great Aunt, godmother and spriritual mentor or mother? Thank you for your answers and I appreicate your taking the time to post.
2007-03-23 19:19:16 · 6 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Well, I personally am amazed with your new revelation and congratulate you for it! I am so far from that conclusion that it brings me to tears! It rips my heart apart just thinking back on hearing the doctor say those words "maybe you shouldn't try to have children, it just probably won't be a good outcome" and then having tests run and to be told that it might not be possible for me to conceive anyway, made it even worse! It honestly feels like whatever part of my heart was left intact, completely crumbled upon hearing those words.
So, as I said, I am amazed at your outlook, and I guess in a way envious! I am surrounded by children, my nephew, our friends children and other family members! And I love them all dearly, but still would die for my own!
In light of this, I am greatful to my sister and brother in law, who willingly give me their son "on loan" almost anytime I want him, he's 18 months old now! I pick him up some mornings on my way home from work and spend all day with him! It's our own special time, just me and him! We do anything we want to, and ultimately, I spoil him rotten! And I love every second of it! He gets to take his naps in the bed with me, instead of in his own bed by himself. We play outside as much as he wants, he gets to help me make brownies or cookies or whatever I'm doing! He;s my little helper and he LOVES it! He helps plant flowers, you name it, we do it!
I get to be included in every aspect of his life, me and my sister take him for his hair cuts, I get to take him to the zoo most times, I take him to the "sesame Street" type shows that come to town. I get to pick out and buy his special outfits; for Christmas, Easter, birthday etc. My sister knows that I can't go into a store without picking up something for him, at least a piece of candy or something, so she doesn't say anything! And whats great is they live just down the road, and we are even thinking of buying the house next door to them! I'm his "NenNen" and when he yells that, comes running and throws his arms around me, everything is right in the world! He is my precious angel and he is how I get through it! We have all of the paper work done so that if anything were to happen to my sister or brother in law, I will get him to raise. And if anything happens to my sister, then my brother in law and I will be the ones to make his decisions! It may sound odd to some, but me and him are very close, he was an only child and loves having a sister now, especially one that takes amazing care of his child!
So, even though I do not feel at peace with it at all, when I have my nephew with me, he makes it bearable!
2007-03-23 19:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
host an annual woman's party. invite all the women, young and old, that you know and have a celebration together.
2007-03-23 19:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by imnotachickenyoureaturkey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no , I am 23 and a mother 0f 5.5 kids, but it's great you are content with where you are, you can alway borrow a kid LOL
2007-03-23 19:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sweet :) I am sure they all love you so much! God bless you dear!
2007-03-23 19:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by Bl3ss3dw1thL1f3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 CHILDREN WHO EVEN WANTS CHILDREN MY GOD
2007-03-23 19:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i couldnt understand your question...
2007-03-23 19:25:51 · answer #6 · answered by Richa 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋