Our third child under the age of three is here! Grayson was born Monday afternoon, and I have spent the past three days falling in love with our newest angel. During the pregnancy I was worried I wouldn't be able to love the new baby as much as I loved the twins. I thought my heart's capacity to love was at its maximum, but I was totally wrong.
Not only have I fallen in love with a new child, but I have fallen even more in love with my husband who has been by my side all week. I will never forget his face when he proudly announced to me that we had another boy. When he lit up, I knew he was not worried about the financial expenses or the inconveniences of raising a third child. He was just in love with his new son.
Finally, seeing my older children react to the new baby has made me love them even more. Their immediate acceptance of their little brother has shown me how loving they are. Although I realize the transition may not be as smooth once they experience the change at home, I am just thankful that they seem willing to accept the change.
Isn't it funny how God knows us better than we know ourselves? He has once again fulfilled the desires of my heart before I even realized the desire was there. He gave me the third child I always said I wanted (before I had the first two). Through this new gift, He has already brought our family closer together. All of my fears about our family changing have been replaced by the excitement about all the memories we are going to make. Instead of interrupting our family of four, Grayson has completed our family of five.
Through Grayson, God has shown me that there is no limit to our ability to love. It's a simple concept but a powerful revelation for me.
On my last post, I wrote that I could understand what would make a woman consider having an abortion, but every time I look into Grayson's eyes, feel his hands grasp my finger, or feel his heart beating under my palm, I am reminded why abortion is so wrong. He, like every other child, is a human being - a life not only created, but handcrafted by God to make an impact in this world. And I'm the one God trusted to bring him into this world. Wow....
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