To accept the things I cannot change…
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The month of June was packed with the “events” surrounding the *last* thing I ever imagined happening. Some of you know, some of you might imagine, some of you are clueless, but suffice it to say that it flipped my world upside down, for what seemed like the worst -but in the end has been for the much, much better. For me, what has followed for 2 months now, and will for a loooong while to come, has been recovery, plain and simple. Well, it’s never really that simple. With eyes wide open, with an amazing support network, I trudge on, one 24 hour period at a time.
During the month of July, the second *last* thing I ever imagined happening did. Little did I know it, much to my surprise and complete lack of intention (and a “hear, hear” for the sheer irony of life). While I seriously believed Lil’ E to be my only child for possibly ever, turns out that won’t be the case. With a clear “pregnant” signal from two tests today, I discovered the news of next year’s April baby.
While my first thought was to keep this fact undisclosed for as long as possible, I quickly searched my heart and realized that as part of recovery, I cannot operate out of fear of rejection and “what others think”. This is my life, my business, and God has me covered. So it’s all good. Might as well let the cat out of the bag and get it over with - as I continue to be responsible for my own footprints, as loving and gentle with myself and the man I call “Hubby” as possible. I continue to take my life one day at a time, and a little less seriously.
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Only God and I know the beauty in this circumstance, which as far as I am concerned is one that does not effect the former (June) in the least. No matter what lies behind me or ahead of me, I know that true gratitude can be my response.
Negative, are you kidding me! This is wonderful. Its amazing the blessings God can give on the other side of hurt. Little E will be the most entertaining little brother and you of course are a beautiful mother (people I’ve seen it with my own eyes).
Congratulations friend!
Wow Viv! Somehow I imagined you would wait until long after we decided…LOL Congratulations are truely in order, this is always a blessing!
Much love,
Ryann
Well you’ve got all my love and support no matter what!!! Plus You, Me, and Rachel get to have babies within 2-3 months of each other! Keeps us posted once you get back from the doc to tell due dates and what not-
So I officially hate you guys…LOL All of my friends are pregnant…..at the same time! No more for me right now…home you all are doing great….and I miss the heck out of you.
Ryann
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I see that you are an incredible mother. It is an amazing gift to be able to experience motherhood. I hope to be as fortunate as you one day. You were greatly missed at the wedding!! Please let me know if you need anything at all.
All my love to you and your family,
Chelsea
P.S. Do you have the same address??
Congratulations, sis! I love babies! More babies!!
Oh my GOSH! I haven’t swung by here in awhile, and I thought I’d see if you’ve posted lately and post you did! I certainly say congratulations to you. While it may not be what you were expecting, it certainly shows how God works in mysterious ways. I’ve continued to keep you in my prayers; now they’ll shift focus a little. Your family will heal. God is seeing to it, and he’s sending you a little “glue” in the form of a new family member. Love ya and happy to “see” you again!
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