HurriedPatience

I would be remiss if I allowed Cesarean Awareness month pass by without reflecting on mine through writing. I had always wanted to have children. I did not want a c-section. I did not want to have a medicated birth. Heck! I didn't really even want to have my child in a hospital. But all of that changed the day that I found out I was pregnant and had a bicornuate {heart shaped/double sided/split} uterus.  I hear mamas stories of going into labor and it makes me tear up a bit that I didn't get that opportunity. I hear stories of mamas going back and forth to the hospital with false alarms, and feel I missed out on an experience. But at 20 weeks due to my condition, my doctor and I had come to the consensus that a c section was going to be the safest manner for baby and mama but it wasn't going to stop my doctor from even checking the babys position the morning of my delivery.  I find that Satan tries his hardest to pull heart strings and make you feel inadequate....

Photo by  Artem Beliaikin  on  Unsplash In the past few years, I have heard the grumblings of older generations about the constant use of cameras when families are out and about. I am not saying families whos noses are in their phones using the playground as a babysitter, I am talking about moms who are always taking photos of their kids. I have even seen blog after blog about being present with your families instead of having photos of every event. I agree we need to be present in the moments that are happening, but is there someone missing that moment? Yes, there is someone missing those moments.  It could be a dad or mom is at work. It could be siblings away at school. It could be grandparents that are not living in the area.  I am writing this two-fold. First, that as the caretaker, we have to ignore the stares and whispers of the people around us. Second, we never know why someone is doing what they are doing, so why does it matter to us? ...

Tricia and her book baby {necessary information} I received this book from the author as a part of the launch team for free. The opinions expressed in this blog are mine alone and not those of the author or publisher. {review: You Can Do This } Tricia is a clear and concise writer detailing some hurtful and raw points in her life. Through every chapter there is a reflection assignment to help you work through the tough spots in your life and find the confidence in Him to work through them. She sprinkles quotes from strong famous people, as well as strong Biblical truths. In chapter 5 she reminds you that the comment section does not have the right to get you down. On page 62, Tricias therapist reminds us that, " Everybody has a chapter of their life they don't read out loud." She introduced me to 6 word stories- which I am very excited to give a try. In chapter 9 she introduces us to her second love story. "No for now isn't no forever"!!!! Every cha...