Bryson is ten weeks old (today! can you believe it?!). During the last ten weeks, Jason and I have found out what it means to operate without sleep, to question our every move, and to love so completely our hearts literally overflow. It has been a rough road, but the most wonderful journey full of smiles that melt our hearts and blessings well beyond what we deserve. This job set before us can be very overwhelming, and we are so fortunate to have such wonderful family and friends ready to answer questions, cry with us, and just stand along side us when we need them.
Motherhood is better than I could have ever imagined. I think getting to be a mother is one of God's greatest gifts. However, I now have so many questions- SO many new things to think about that have never even crossed my mind before. In the few short minutes it took for Bryson to arrive (via c-section :) my job description in life completely changed! So now I am stuck wondering what God wants from me, what He calls us to be as mothers??
I started a new Bible study on Wednesday called Mom to Mom. I am really thirsting for knowledge of what God wants from me, what Bryson needs from me. This study is every Wednesday morning and is just a bunch of moms getting together, most of us barely getting there (and definitely not on time :), and learning how to be what our kids need. I want to share a few things I took away from our first meeting:
-The speaker shared a verse in the beginning-
"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your SOUL may LIVE."
Isaiah 55:1-3
Wow! I am constantly trying to fill my life with so many things that still leave me empty. These verses are a challenge to me to remember the only one that can truly satisfy.
-The leader of the group also said that my participation in this group will allow God to transform Bryson's future, through me. What a powerful thought! It is amazing to think that my every move, from now on, will affect this little boy.
Somewhere inside, I've always known this; but now that Bryson is here, it has a whole new meaning.
I am looking forward to this semester and all that it will bring. I'll post tidbits from time to time so that I remember all that I'm learning. I can't wait to look back at this in the far off future and remember what it was like to be a brand new mom, just trying to make my way and hold my head above the water!
On to other things. Going to Mom to Mom meant Bryson had to go somewhere, too. Of course, I could have taken him to the nursery with the 80+ kids that were there that morning. I am a bit paranoid though, and decided that his first nursery experience probably shouldn't be on a day when we were leaving town for five days. I don't want a sick baby! Did I mention I'm a bit paranoid?? Anyways, we are SO lucky to have an amazing friend- Kathey Beard- who loves Bryson and wanted to come spend the morning with him. It was hard for me to leave, but I knew he was in such good hands.
Motherhood is better than I could have ever imagined. I think getting to be a mother is one of God's greatest gifts. However, I now have so many questions- SO many new things to think about that have never even crossed my mind before. In the few short minutes it took for Bryson to arrive (via c-section :) my job description in life completely changed! So now I am stuck wondering what God wants from me, what He calls us to be as mothers??
I started a new Bible study on Wednesday called Mom to Mom. I am really thirsting for knowledge of what God wants from me, what Bryson needs from me. This study is every Wednesday morning and is just a bunch of moms getting together, most of us barely getting there (and definitely not on time :), and learning how to be what our kids need. I want to share a few things I took away from our first meeting:
-The speaker shared a verse in the beginning-
"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your SOUL may LIVE."
Isaiah 55:1-3
Wow! I am constantly trying to fill my life with so many things that still leave me empty. These verses are a challenge to me to remember the only one that can truly satisfy.
-The leader of the group also said that my participation in this group will allow God to transform Bryson's future, through me. What a powerful thought! It is amazing to think that my every move, from now on, will affect this little boy.
Somewhere inside, I've always known this; but now that Bryson is here, it has a whole new meaning.
I am looking forward to this semester and all that it will bring. I'll post tidbits from time to time so that I remember all that I'm learning. I can't wait to look back at this in the far off future and remember what it was like to be a brand new mom, just trying to make my way and hold my head above the water!
On to other things. Going to Mom to Mom meant Bryson had to go somewhere, too. Of course, I could have taken him to the nursery with the 80+ kids that were there that morning. I am a bit paranoid though, and decided that his first nursery experience probably shouldn't be on a day when we were leaving town for five days. I don't want a sick baby! Did I mention I'm a bit paranoid?? Anyways, we are SO lucky to have an amazing friend- Kathey Beard- who loves Bryson and wanted to come spend the morning with him. It was hard for me to leave, but I knew he was in such good hands.
Definitely a bittersweet moment for me!
We are thankful for Kathey and her willingness to help us out! It was a great morning for all of us.
Your Bible study sounds really interesting! I'm excited to read more of what you learn... and very impressed with you leaving Bryson. It is so hard... and so good for us moms, at the same time!! Love, Allison H.
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