3-5 Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift?
the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?
Like a warrior’s fistful of arrows
are the children of a vigorous youth.
Oh, how blessed are you parents,
with your quivers full of children!
Your enemies don’t stand a chance against you;
you’ll sweep them right off your doorstep.
Psalm 127:3-5
One moment, holding hands, reveling in the mystery of two becoming one. Nine months contemplating the miracle of life. Why did the great Creator grant us partnership in His creation?! What a wonderous miracle! Nine months nurturing that hidden treasure, reflecting with mind-blowing awe, that the Creator of the Universe has taken part of you- and part of your spouse- and is weaving together a unique little person- “bone of your bones, flesh of your flesh”!
The labor, joining together on this journey to parenthood. A struggle, a push, more struggle, more pushing- You
breathe- this is it- your last seconds as a couple- one more push! A gasp, a baby’s cry, tears in every eye that witnesses such beauty! Joy unspeakable! Full of glory!
God’s mother lode of all rewards!!! He has made two become one, expanding hearts to include another-
He has made a family.
Now that’s a surprising treasure!
Praising God for the birth of our third grandchild-
Silas Paul-Jeffrey Barclay
7’3″ 19.75 “
July 19, 2011
Oh, wow! Your writing never fails to bring tears to my eyes, Cindy! Praise the Lord and God bless you, everyone! <3
Thanks Edy- God is so good- I just want to shout His praise! Love you- thanks for celebrating with us!
Cindy….What a blessing! Joy Unspeakable…for sure! Love to all….
Amber- tears of thankfulness as I think back to your investment in our children’s lives – and your support and prayers along the way! God is good!!! Love you!
I can NOT believe Noah is a daddy!!! So happy for you all. Congrats!
I KNOW- RIGHT?! Thanks for your joy- we love you guys- maybe this will mean another road trip to Kansas eventually 🙂 (hopefully 🙂 hint hint)
Congratulations to all! I love the name! I read a novel that included a character named “Paul and Silas” because his parents couldn’t decide which of the two names they liked best. I like Noah & Sarah’s choice better!
Thanks Cecilia! We thought it had a nice “ring” to it! 🙂
Aw, congratulations!
Thanks Sarah 🙂
One of your best writings Cindy…It is so poetic. Loved it and am so happy for Noah and Sarah and of course the proud grandparents. Love to you all
Wish you could see him- I still remember (like yesterday) Nate and Noah playing baseball- what fun days- can’t believe they’re all grown up, serving the Lord and married!
I know Cindy…time does go by so fast…I remember how shy Noah used to be and how Nate was the exact opposite and when Noah came to the first practice ….They turned into fine young Christian men but I feel they had some good examples before them…So happy that they started their family…life will never be the same for them but much more complete
Momma! You have the gift of writting! I love all of your stories, and this one is just so special! Noah, Sarah, &Silas are PERF! :]
Love you so much!
Oh Riah boo! Love you- thanks for the encouragement.
Congratulations!!!
Mary P.
Thanks Mary! Hope your summer is going great!
What a wonderful blog and such a special post! COngratulations to the proud mama, dad and grandparents, and the whole family!
Thanks Amy! What a joy and reward it is to see your children raising their children for the Lord!
Tell Noah & Sarah congrats! We love them
Thanks JayCee- We had so much fun seeing you the other night!!! Hope we can get together soon!
Hugs-
Cindy, You are a special gift. Silas is lucky to have such a “Grammy”. What a cute family and we haven’t seen anything yet. Love to all — A Mary
Thanks Aunt Mary- we love you all so much and I just wish we could move Missouri so Illinois would be closer to us! Hugs to you all!!!
Thanks for the great blog and all the prayers from everyone. God truly is amazing and a great gift giver. Sarah, Silas, and I are doing great 3 weeks out from birth today and we thank God for His faithfulness every day.