*Warning* The following post is going to be a bit mushy. If too much sweet, sappy stuff gets to you-you may want to skip this entry.*
Throughout this pregnancy I have been more in love with Chris than ever before. Perhaps some of it is due to the hormones raging out of control in my body - but I also think that going through this experience bonds me so much closer to him.I just want our boys to know how lucky they are to have such an incredible man as Chris as their father and that is my reason for documenting it here. I feel so blessed to be married to a man that I can look at and know without a doubt that he will love these boys unconditionally, will play catch with them, will teach them how to fish and how to change the oil, will read to them at bedtime, will kiss their boo boos and teach them how to ride bike...
We have been married for over seven years. We have learned a lot in our marriage about each other, about love, about hardships, grace, forgiveness, and laughter. We have learned about giving up our selfish ways and trying to truly put each other first. I will be the first to admit that I have not always been a model wife. I have selfish tendencies and I know that Chris puts up with a lot from me at times.
Chris has been so amazing to me throughout this entire pregnancy. He truly has put me first and makes sure that I'm not cleaning with any chemicals, not carrying things that are too heavy, not too hot or cold while I sleep, taking my daily naps, cooking dinners for us, cleaning the floors on his hand and knees...I am completely undeserving of such love and attention.
We have stood by each other through many storms in life and I am thankful to have him to lean on. I am overjoyed at the thought of all the adventures that lie ahead as we step into the role of parenthood. There is no other man that I can imagine wanting to go through this experience with. I am blessed with who God has given me and I pray that He help guide us to continue to mold into the people He wants us to be. I pray that we would be good parents and also love each other through the many years ahead.
9 comments:
Oh, Bethy! I felt/feel the same way....well, not about Chris, about Tom, of course! :-)
There's something so timeless and romantic about being pregnant and having helped to create a new life that is part of you and your husband. It is indescribable. It's a beautiful expression of the love you have for each other. And now that love is multiplied (and multiplied!!). You've both been blessed to have found each other and to have held on to that love through the rough times. God will honor that.....He has already with these babies. I am overwhelmed with excitement for you both! You have such a mother's heart and Chris is going to be such a great father to these boys. Once they're here you'll wonder where they've been all your life and how you ever got by without them. Already the love you have for the boys is boundless, but just wait until you meet them. Now THAT'S indescribable!!!
How do you write that sound when you stick out your tongue and blow? You are getting quite sappy in your pregnancy. No, it is do nice for you to document how you feel at every moment. I am sure all of the things you are picturing will be real soon enough!
Haha L-
I think it's something like
PLHHLLLPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!! I can just picture you doing it too!
Brittany - glad to hear you don't feel that way about Chris. :) Couldn't blame you if you did...but it might be a bit awkward. ;)
You think you are sappy now... you wait until you can actually see Chris with the boys. In the chaos of two (which you will know in a very short time) it is sometimes hard to appreciate the moment. But every so often you will catch yourself stepping outside the moment, like you are watching a home video or something... and you will witness the most amazing sight in the world. Not just your husband's love for his child, but your child's love for your husband. Here is someone in the world who loves this man more than you, with utter faith that he will do nothing but love them for the rest of their lives. It may not be anything special, just chasing them around the house. But those moments are the ones that keep you falling in love all over again.
And from killing him when the thought occurs at a later date... (couldn't make it all sappy dear, I have a rep to uphold)
Cheryl
Beth and Chris...you two are incredible. We love you both so very much and as parents we feel that God has blessed us by bringing the two of you together in this life. You are truly correct in asking God to do with your life that which He wants done. For this point in time, He has entrusted with you and Chris with the lives of two of His blessed children. I have no doubt that you will both be wonderful parents. We are very proud of Chris and you.
Love, Mom and Dad H.
Karfie! You are so sweet. Chris is so blessed to have you. You are an inspiration to all wives and mothers! You are AMAZING! Love ya!
SO sweet. I always say that marrying Jet was the best thing that ever happened to me. But having our girls was the best thing that happened to US.
there's just something so precious in that "us" thing.
Didn't sound sappy to me. Just completely AWARE of the amazing thing you have in your man. (of course it could be because I have also turned into a puddle of hormones. but eh. who cares.)
*wink*
What a wonderful tribute to a man deserving..a man I am so thankful that God has brought into your life~ you two will be a blessing to our grandchildren~!!
with love,
mom
NOW, I think you might be getting close to why some of us have a few more! (wink)
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. --Psalm 127:3
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