Leah has been giggling, responding, and smiling a lot more lately. I can't believe how fast she is growing up. It seems like it was just yesterday when we found out that we were pregnant and finally expecting our first child. There is not a day that goes by that I don't thank God for this precious gift and it amazes me how much love I have for her. There are days where I just look at her and can't believe that she's actually ours...she truly is a gift from God. Now speaking frankly, It also amazes me that God provided us, women, an ability to feed our young and give them the nutrients they need to grow and be healthy. I sometimes look at Leah and am just amazed that she is growing so wonderfully with just the milk that is produced by my body and have no need for any solid foods or formula at this point in her life...thank you God!Anyway, I headed back to work on November 3 and I have to admit that it was extremely difficult and that I almost didn't even make it. I was extremely emotional that morning while I was feeding Leah and the poor girl was trenched in my tears, but thankfully she went back to bed and didn't seem to be bothered by the wetness of her hair. For those of you that don't already know, Chris watches Leah while I work 3 days out of the week. He is doing an excellent job with her, but of course our prayer is that God will make a way for me to stay home and take care of Leah, while Chris focuses on our business. Our biggest challenge at this point is that health insurance cost so much that it's extremely difficult for self-employed individuals to purchase insurance at a reasonable price.
2 comments:
Hi Michelle, I am an old church friend of Chris's..and I hope that you don't mind me looking at your blog. Your daughter is absolutely beautiful! I just felt like I wanted to encourage you that it is a great thing that you and Chris are able to be taking care of your little one at home! What a blessing!! My husband also stayed home (for the first year) with our youngest son, until we were able to work things out for me to stay home too. It was and is so worth it, and I treasure the days I have with my kids now. I remember when I had to go to work, and I felt the same way you did. God WILL make a way! God bless you three, and I hope to get to know you one day :)-Leslie
Beautiful babies make people happy and cause much smiling. Can't be helped, it's just a fact. Leah is as guilty as the rest! We're delighted for you guys. Health and happiness to all.
Cheers,
Jim & Carol
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