One of my favorite things about becoming a mama is the blurry photos that come along with it. Children are filled with wonder and love and a need for closeness. They are fast and intense and pure joy. And when I capture that, even through a blurry photo, my heart grows. Sometimes it’s impossible to be quick enough to catch it all “perfectly”, but imperfect can be perfect, too. I can’t imagine a better gift on this side of heaven than to be blessed with children, especially because I adore my husband so much :) Something I’ve been reflecting on, with all of the down time I have now that I’ve got another nursing newborn, is how quickly time passes by — it really does. I remember so clear the day we brought Maxwell home from the hospital, and now Natalie has been brought home. In a flash they’re two weeks old, six months old, one year old. And in a time where everything “must be documented and shared online for the world to see” I’m finding the greatest comfort knowing my heart holds so much more than any URL ever could. Children are gifts, our dreams are gifts (careers, families, faith) — and when we say yes to pursing these things first is when we’ve hit the jackpot.
May all our photos be blurry, and may we all feel rich, always…
Amen sister!
I couldn’t agree more.
It’s SO true! A mother’s heart swells with love and pride and joy at times unexpected and always in a way that is inexplicable! Holds so much “more than any URL”. When’s mom feels that for the first time is when she truly hits the jackpot of this God-given life. And it’s only a drop in the bucket compared to God’s love…..
So sweet :)
AMEN. seriously. amen. that’s all.
You ARE rich. In love and babies and a husband that adores you and families that thank the good Lord for you every day. I love your posts!
We take so many precious photos with our heart. I often think of Luke 2:19: “But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them” (HCSB).
This is so sweet! I’m so encouraged by the way you are choosing to mother & really appreciate your willingness to share it with us! Lots of anxiety happening for me as baby #2’s due date is just about 3 weeks away–and you are such an inspiration!
you are sew cool <3