This is not just any old blog, this is, in true Neal fashion, one of the most authentic and transparent and vulnerable moments of my life.
My baby is having a baby!
Really all I can see is my little girl with her flipped up bob hair cut getting on the bus for the first day of kindergarten. That is my mothers heart and I suppose that is normal. I love this girl - my baby so so much.
No, she is not married and if you ask me how this happened I will tell you how babies are made and hope you can figure it out from there.
My girl is now experiencing the lovely joys of morning sickness and cravings. Is it rude for me to say "after what you did to my body nah nah nah nah"?
Seriously, both Jason and I were taken back by the news and took some time to pray and let it settle in. Our baby is having a baby! The feeling of wanting her to be in that protective bubble of a womb came rushing back. Will she remember to take her vitamins? Will she eat enough kale and protein? So many questions and thoughts came flooding in.
My heart overflows with love for my girl. Jason and I are now on this journey with her, a journey we didn't see coming, but nonetheless we take with our girl.
For all of what lies ahead, the tiny life growing inside Kira - our GRAND baby, and for the relationships being built along this path, we beg for your prayers and thoughts.
Been there done that. My son announced that he and his girlfriend were pregnant May of 2013. They weren't married. We were surprised, wanted them to get married immediately. My best advice-let go and let God. Support your child. Love your child. When that little blessing is born, you will experience what a joy it is to grandparent. I love my sweet Aubrey. It's a joy to see my child be such a great father. My biggest prayer was for him was to be happy and to have him in my life. I have both with the added benefit of a new daughter in the family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and I pray Kira has a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Just because you and Jason are Christians does not mean you're perfect, nor are your children. We all fall short as humans. You both have so much love-Kira and this new life are blessed to have you both help navigate this new reality. Xoxo.
Thanks Krista! Oh how right you are. We are far form perfect. We are excited for this wee one to join our family. Thanks for your prayers!
DeleteI was pregnant when Pete and I got married. Our parents were not happy with us. I am sure quite disappointed, but they loved us anyway. I think they struck a good balance of letting us feel the consequences, but also being excited for a grandchild. They asked us hard questions about how we were going to raise that baby, but also told us what they wouldn't do to help us. I'm praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being transparent Theresa. I didn't know that. Funny how other peoples stories alone lift us up and encourage. Your prayers mean a great deal! Peace!
Deleteno baby is a mistake-- Gods child! We will be praying for Kira and you grandparents.. She will make a good mama!God bless!
ReplyDeleteThank you Barb.
DeleteCongratulations! We've all been there in one way shape or form...when my unmarried daughter told me her and her boyfriend were having a baby I was ecstatic...and scared...for her and for me! But I can tell you one thing for certain...you've never known love like the kind of love you will feel when you meet your grandchild for the very first time...it's something I've never really been able to put into words...it will wrap itself around your heart and change how you see life <3 Enjoy the new journey with your daughter and the new addition to your family!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary.
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