One thing I have always been thankful for, has been my healthy babies. My pregnancies were all pretty good. They were all healthy babies. And they’ve grown in to pretty healthy adult-sized people. And I thank God for this as often as I can.
Today I was helping clean out a home. I found an autograph book from when the prior owner graduated high school. Her friend wished for her to not have to wait to get her baby boy. That was what she wanted so much when she graduated, that her friends knew and wished this for her.
She never had kids. Then there was a baby blanket, in the box, with the tags on. Then there was a little blue rattle. Her baby never lived.
The hubster walked in to me crying in the kitchen. My heart broke for this woman. It’s silly, maybe. She had a great life. She had love and friends, and family. But there’s only one reason a woman keeps a baby blanket for over fifty years. Her baby lived in her heart and she kept the only part of him she could. I’m crying again writing this. I don’t ever plan on it; but, may I never take my babies for granted.
Tonight I am thankful for my four babies who have grown to adult-sizes. I will give you big squishy hugs whenever I can!
Momma's Silver Lining 