So some of you may be surprised to know that Jesse and I weren't sure for a while whether or not to have kids. (I know...insane, right???) Now, I'll let you get past the shock of it.
Okay, so really. I think most of it is because we are just so stinking happy the way we are! I hear about people who say "something's missing" and then they have a baby...which is fine, and honestly, natural. However, we just don't feel like ANYTHING is missing. We could both be perfectly happy just the two of us. That is a blessing! We have been married over 6 years and still REALLY like each other!
Anyhow...we finally had a talk and we are going to have kids! It will still be a couple years, but we have a plan, which feels great! I'm pretty excited to just know that being a mommy IS in my future. Yay! I believe there is a natural yearning for every woman to want to be a mommy, a nurterer, etc.
Also, Jesse & I both really have a heart for orphans. Adoption is something we talked about even before we were married. I know God has put this desire on our hearts...and will continue to pray about how to proceed in His will with it. There are over 15,000,000 children in this world that don't have anyone to call family. Did you catch that??? over FIFTEEN MILLION!
John 14:18 "I will not leave you orphaned. I am coming for you."
My mommy gave me some great, simple advice, which I will pass on to you: "God will definitely let you know when/if kids should be added to your little nest and you will both be totally good with it when that happens. Don't let ANYONE push you either for or against having children...that is YOUR decision alone, to be made under the Lord's guidance."
So, there you go. Lots of fun stuff going on in my heart right now. I love my Lord more everyday, and know that He guides us in every aspect of our lives. I hope you let Him do the same for you!
Okay, so really. I think most of it is because we are just so stinking happy the way we are! I hear about people who say "something's missing" and then they have a baby...which is fine, and honestly, natural. However, we just don't feel like ANYTHING is missing. We could both be perfectly happy just the two of us. That is a blessing! We have been married over 6 years and still REALLY like each other!
Anyhow...we finally had a talk and we are going to have kids! It will still be a couple years, but we have a plan, which feels great! I'm pretty excited to just know that being a mommy IS in my future. Yay! I believe there is a natural yearning for every woman to want to be a mommy, a nurterer, etc.
Also, Jesse & I both really have a heart for orphans. Adoption is something we talked about even before we were married. I know God has put this desire on our hearts...and will continue to pray about how to proceed in His will with it. There are over 15,000,000 children in this world that don't have anyone to call family. Did you catch that??? over FIFTEEN MILLION!
John 14:18 "I will not leave you orphaned. I am coming for you."
My mommy gave me some great, simple advice, which I will pass on to you: "God will definitely let you know when/if kids should be added to your little nest and you will both be totally good with it when that happens. Don't let ANYONE push you either for or against having children...that is YOUR decision alone, to be made under the Lord's guidance."
So, there you go. Lots of fun stuff going on in my heart right now. I love my Lord more everyday, and know that He guides us in every aspect of our lives. I hope you let Him do the same for you!
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Though the Lord has led our family in a different direction than yours kid-wise, I couldn't agree with you more. If and when you're to have children, he'll place it on your and your husband's heart. I don't think I've missed out by having so many kids and early on in my marriage and I don't think you've missed out by not having them. People seem to be opinionated about both, for some reason. God has a way of fufilling every need and desire 'beyond what we could ask or think.'
That is really awesome, congrats and good luck!! :)
When did you get a blog????? Welcome to the blogging world!!! Fun, huh?
You guys would make AWESOME parents, and you know you'll have a nanny for when you go touring waiting in the wings (katie)!!! Hope to see you guys soon!
You guys would be totally cool and awesome parents! When the time is right, you'll know. And if you ever need a baby sitter.....I don't live too far away and I LOVE the babies!! :)
Rebecca and Jesse,
I just love and miss you guys and reading this blog just comforted me so much tonight! I also read your other blog about the little "melt-down" and totally can relate! John and I have not spent a Christmas with our families in over 10 years. I have those same mini-melt downs often, and reading how you were looking at it and learning from it helped me...thanks! So much is changing in our lives right now too. We wanted to come see you at your latest appearences and keep missing them! So sorry...but keep us updated and we'll catch you soon! More to come later, but just wanted you to know you are somethin' special girl! ;)
Love, Tracy
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