It feels strange leaving Christmas behind, and to be standing what feels like only inches away from holding our newest child.
I wrote a few days ago on visiting the cemetery, and how it had been months and months since going to see Jenna. After Christmas turned into just another normal day today, grief doesn’t feel so close, so bitter, or so strong. It just is. It’s there, like a precious book on a shelf. Something you know you have, something you can pick up and learn so much from, and something you know you will hold onto for your entire life. The something that’s changed you through and through.
This past Christmas was probably the best Christmas we’ve ever had together. It is a miracle in itself that I am still able to be at home, with my son and husband, and not strapped to a hospital bed. Both previous pregnancies I have had to be on hospital bed rest for at least 2 weeks or so before giving birth. I can’t stop thinking how good God’s been, to just allow us to spend Christmas at home, and together. Especially now, since Joseph is finally at the age where he can appreciate all the big and little things about Christmas like lights, wrapping paper, snowmen, baby Jesus.
My heart is full.
And… this. A sneak peek of the possible book cover for Celebrating Pregnancy Again. I’m so excited I can’t stand it!
What a beautiful blessing at Christmas for you and your family. I love the possible book cover you have chosen. Absolutely beautiful. All the best with the delivery. xo
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Merry Christmas to you and your family. The possible cover you have chosen is beautiful. I hope to read your book when it’s ready and to one day once again be ready to welcome another baby into our lives.
Everything about this post is beautiful, Fran…especially that cover! So happy for you, and wondering if Peach will make her debut on Eve’s due date (Jan. 20). ;)
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Fran!! Love all the pictures but especially you with baby-bump-Peach! And the book cover is WONDERFUL!!!!
So happy you were home for Christmas & hope it was a truly magical one for Bubba especially!
35 weeks! May you get to spend all of the next 4-5 weeks at home.
Sending you love and prayers!
Beautiful, I am so darn excited for you.
SO glad you were able to have a happy Christmas with the boys and at home. Next Christmas will be so different and still beautiful in it’s own way. Just a little while longer and I have to tell you I am stinkin’ excited to see that beautiful baby resting in your arms with that amazing glow of love on your face.
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I love the cover! It is beautiful!
Grief does still linger but it is somewhat different for me 3 Holiday Seasons later than it was on the first one. I missed Annaya’s presence as her older brother and sister tore through the presents. I managed to snag a few things to donate in her memory when I shopped for her big sister.
I am looking forward to 2013 and all of the possibilities that are in store.
Wishing you and your growing family an abundance of Blessings!
Smile… a host of angels are watching over us with pride.
I’m loving the possible cover, it’s so sweet and simple.
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Lovely book cover
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I LOOOOOOOOOOVE the book cover!!!
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I understand your feelings of the gift it is to spend Christmas at home with family! I spent an entire Christmas and New Years season in the hospital during my pregnancy with my first child. It changed my perspective forever! We always hold the greatest blessings in our hearts!
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