This photograph reminds me of the many thoughts that pass through my mind..
Some days I ask will this be one of the last times our family will have cloth diapers hanging on our line? When this question surfaces, I'm making the realization that Sweet Pea may be our last baby. If Sweet Pea being our last is Gods will for our family, I will welcome it. At the same time this thought is accompanied by its own sadness. Sadness from a mother that spent years dreaming of a quiver full family with life running though our home. I smile answering, yes Lord there is LIFE running through our home. I'm fulfilled beyond measure with the thankfulness of motherhood. Thank you Lord for our blessings. From there my heart is filled with orphaned children in need of loving earthly fathers and mothers. This thought is for a new post on a new day.
Next I remember I have a three year old that is still in diapers. Who knew the third child wouldn't want to potty train. After two successful potty training experiences, I thought we had this in the bag. Nope, not with this child. She has given us a whole new view upon potty training. If you don't know, three year old poo really stinks! Really! This too is for a whole new post on a whole new day. I'm sure it will come with its share of laughs, so stay tuned.
Mostly my thoughts are filled with the beauty of clothes blowing in the wind. How thankful I am to Allen and Little Man for providing me with a sturdy clothesline to hang our laundry. This may sound silly, but using our clothesline really makes me giddy. Yes, something as simple as clothes on the line makes me happy. It's the simplicity of it. Being frugal for the Lord. There it is, I bet you never knew the many thoughts that could flow through ones mind while hanging clothes on the line.
Today I'm thanking the Lord for clotheslines. If you think about it, a mother only has few places to stop and pull her thoughts together. We must be thankful for the times provided, right!
So yes, Thank you Lord for clotheslines.
18 comments:
I too love clotheslines! So you're not alone :)
Oh Catherine...many many times I mourned over Rachel being my last baby. I prayed, I pleaded with the Lord to just give me one more baby. I think of that time now, and just smile....6 foster children later, he has given me not 1, but TWO more babies to love forever, and he gave those 2 orphans a family that adores them in return. I pray that this may be his plan for your family, b/c I know it would be a wonderful home for them.
sweet and lovely thoughts they are Catherine Anne that I too can relate sooo much with.
Each
one
of
them....
If I've ever come across one more person in the world who thinks as much like myself as you do...
I have found you...
Have a lovely day!
I love you baby.
-Allen
Lovely thoughts to ponder and share. I too recently had a conversation with God for another child when at the end of the week I found out I was two months along with child. God is AMAZING, you never know!!! :)
We do have the grab those quiet moments when we can! In your heart you have an openness to life, regardless of how that life comes into your family. You are doing your part, now watch God go to work!!
i am in love with my clothesline (and the clothesline putter-upper, too).
Sounds funny to read about such clothesline adoration but I totally know what you mean! I also mourn the possiblity of another child but also look forward to the next stage of no babies.
Oh I completely agree!! Hanging clothes on the line is sometimes the only quiet time I get during the day. I can pray, sing praise songs, or watch my children nearby. I just love it.
Love the insight into your thoughts in this post. :o)
I too love clotheslines. I love the smell of the clothes when I bring them in. I love that it's "green" and frugal certainly helps.
As I spend my last minutes of the day reading I remember that I sadly haven't even seen my washer in days. I am guessing that might mean a sorry sorry Monday after a long weekend camping.
Blessings to you as you pray about babies.
AH, fuzzibunz :)
Orphans have a HUGE part of my heart...I will pray about this with you...
Great post, Catherine!!
Love this post! Abby was VERY late in potty training too but has quickly surpassed Lilly by sleeping at night without a pull up! Hang in there!! LOL The only three year old poop you will have to smell will only be in the toilet soon and you can flush it down :)
Blessings,
Beautifully written post!
i was going to say exactly what kathie wrote : )
we're not having anymore, and though i know it's the right decision for our family, for a few reasons, there are times i get a little sad thinking about it. and packing up clothes they've outgrown is hard each time ....
I just read your post last night about the clothesline and prayed all through my wakeful night for you. I love you so. ~Suzanne
Thank you all so much. You are such a blessing.
I too love a clothesline....and one with clothes nappies hangin'.
My heart is dancing!
Peace,Love and Joy,
Georgiann
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