It was exactly two years ago when I miscarried and lost our little boy. I always get really thinky about him in the spring. When I was going through that I vowed to myself that when I finally did have a baby, I would never take it for granted. This has been a huge wake up call for me. We are just so blessed to have a baby-and such a happy and healthy one. I don't have the right to complain about anything (although, I'm sure I still will when this wears off). I would rather change a stinky diaper, than no diaper at all. Today in my prayers I will say, "and thank you for all the stinky diapers."
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I agree! It does make you think extra about how thankful you are for your baby when you have lost one. I am thankful for Anna's stinky diapers too, but most of all, I am thankful that I have the ability to "close" my nose so I don't smell anything at all when she has a stinky diaper!
You have always been a good example to me about loving every minute of being a mom. I've really admired you in that role. Now I see a little deeper into why.
Thanks for sharing that personal insite. I don't know what it is like to lose a baby. That must have been so hard.
Emily! This is Melinda (Tessem) Jones, Janaya was with us this weekend and she mentioned that you were on her blog, so I hunted you down! What a cute little baby you have, she is a sweet heart. We are on Janaya's blog too, (melinda and taylor), come visit us sometimes. It was so good to see you and your cute family. Keep in touch!
-Mel
Oh Emily! You are the best! You are such a cute mom. I'm so glad that you get to experience that blessing! It's true that you never love anything like you love your children. It's the most amazing thing ever.
Hi Josh & Emily!! I finally made a blog & remembered that you guys had one. Tyson keeps telling me that we need to get together with your family!! We should plan a day. I hope your doing great!
You are amazing!
I know what you mean. Even though I would rather not have lost my first baby, the tradeoff of appreciating even the stinkiest parts of motherhood is one I'm grateful for. Lydia is lucky to have such a great mom!
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