How is it possible that parenting is the most terrifying thing and the most wonderful thing in the world? But it is, right?
In those first moments of holding Hudson, I doubted myself and my abilities, but I was overwhelmed with love for him. As he and Hayes have gotten older, I’ve become even more afraid. I’m afraid of the future and the unknown of how they’ll grow up. The exposure to things at an earlier age, the changing world and my inability to shield them and protect them.
I yell and lose my patience. I let my emotions take away my ability to show grace. I pray for the courage to let them walk into the doors of kindergarten soon, and I also pray for the courage to let them drive out of the driveway. And then to move away. Into this world full of unknowns and new experiences.
And as we face my mom’s cancer and the uncertainty that her diagnosis brings us all, we find extreme comfort in the very real fact that He is alive. He lives.
I’m so grateful for His grace. The gift of His life and His resurrection. And how the good news changes everything.
I’ll just let these classic hymn lyrics do the talking.
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives;
But greater still the calm assurance:
This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!
Such a sweet post. I always think of holding my boys for the first time when I hear that hymn. Prayers for your mom.
Beautiful post..and beautiful faith is shown daily on your blog…praying for your mom, your dad, your family and for your faith during this time of uncertainty. What a great reminder this season is ..that yes, He lives……
Praying for your Mom today, Erin. And loving this beautiful post – which brought tears to my eyes as my little man is going to be one next month and I miss the newborn days so much!
Such a powerful post! Praying for your mom. Parenting has a funny way of bringing things into perspective for sure.
SO sweet! And prayers for your mom. My husband had his first melanoma 3 years ago at age 32. He has since had 2 more skin cancers. It’s a very scary thing, especially knowing how bad I was to my skin in my younger days.
Love this!!
Such a beautiful reminder that He does hold our future in the palm of His hand, and He removes all fear! Praying for your mom!
Thank you for your honesty and transparency in your blogging. I appreciate this Hymn on so many levels. My mom passed away unexpectedly a few years ago and this Hymn was sung by the congregation at her Funeral Service. I cling to the powerful and TRUE words of this hymn (and the words of the Bible) in difficult times! Thank you, yet again, for a post that touched my heart. There is no greater comfort (even in the darkest days) than knowing that when you lean on Him, He supplies all of our needs. What an awesome God we serve! Praying for you and your Mom!
Such a touching post. A reminder of how precious our love and bond for family, truly is. Very sweet photos to share your story.
Thank you for this beautiful post. I also have a soon to be kindergartener. I love the pictures, and the song “Because He Lives.” I hope you have a wonderful day!
So beautiful!
And…way to give me baby fever. 🙂
Big hugs my friend. I am praying for your family.
Oh Erin …. this brought tears to my eyes. Life IS worth living JUST because He lives. Prayers for you and your precious mom! XO!
Such a powerful post! Praying for your mom. Parenting has a funny way of bringing things into perspective for sure.