July 22, 2004

No Regrets

Kadi elicited this response from me in the comments section of this post:

Yes, there are times when I briefly miss my newborn greedily nuzzling my breast or the smell of their downy heads. I miss the house being so still by 9 p.m. each night that all you can hear is their tick-tocking respirations clocking the passing of another day. I miss the little lisps. And naptime. I definitely miss nap time.

But, I really do enjoy having philosophical and theological discussions with my older children now, too. I love that they have the ability now to tell me exactly (though I sometimes don't want to hear it) what is bugging them. I relish helping them gain problem solving skills and sharing a chick flick (appropriately reviewed and selected, of course) and a good book together. I like baking with them and watching them present a meal to their daddy in mock of their future husband. I love seeing the pride in R's eyes as they reach the touch pad of a lane after swimming their fastest time (and also seeing their confidence soar because of his approval). I am enamoured of their coming moral strength and how it weaves itself so wholly into their physical beauty, as well. I am thankful for the accountability they bring to me as my Christian sisters.

I will never regret having born my children. It is at times an exhausting and daunting task, but it seems to be that all the great accomplishments in this life are so. Climbing Everest; participating in the Olympics; going through Boot Camp; getting a degree; raising a family.

It is hard, Kadi, and it is the most tiring thing I have ever done, but so worth it that it brings no regret and there's not much else in life about which I can say that.

Posted by Rae at July 22, 2004 05:05 PM
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Thanks Rae,
Now you made me get all choked up.
-Super

Posted by: Superhero at July 23, 2004 11:39 AM

Ya' know what. I have been so wrapped up in the day to day turmoil, that I really have not given much thought to what the future holds. Sure, I see families with older kids all the time. But it seems like an eternity beofre I will have the same. I've never stopped to imagine the times yet to come. Thanks for the little glimpse into the future, and the encouragement to carry on!! (And thanks for the cathartic cry too! I needed that.) :)

Posted by: Kadi Prescott at July 23, 2004 05:41 PM
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