I’ve crossed over into the third trimester with baby boy #2, and thoughts of making space are making their way from the back to the front of my mind. There are the physical spaces to be tended to – furniture rearranging and reorganizing and the like. But more importantly, the emotional and spiritual spaces that will transform with the addition of another family member.
A couple of weeks ago, I dropped Casey off at his Sunday School class and for the first time ever, he just gave me a kiss and a wave and joined the group. No hesitation. My first reaction was pure pride, followed by a twinge of sadness as I noticed the flip side of this new confidence and independence – a little less need for Mama.
But it just took another second or two to realize the natural unfolding of my relationship with baby boy #1. When I saw Casey go on his own, I realized he is letting go – just a little at a time – so we can all make space for our family to grow. The whole event – which happened in about 4 seconds – was just what I needed to help calm my fears and get centered on how much this new person is going to add, not take away.
families just seem to be able to keep growing; never running out of love for it’s new members! Praying as you make space in your heart and your life…it’s amazing!
Kirstin,
What a beautiful observation of truth. You are exactly right. You will be in disbelief of how much more love is available in your heart that you didn’t even know existed. It is amazing, and it will add so so so much more to your family. Just like making space in your home, making space in your lives and heart, can include prioritizing and getting rid of the clutter that isn’t really important anyway. That is where simplicity meets purity and what we seem to spend a lot of time looking for.
Have a wonderful vacation with your family of 3 and a little more….
Jenny