As I watch my girls raise their children now I remember the distinct difference of emotions I felt, raising a son after two daughters. I felt an attachment that I knew I would someday hand over to another special woman and I didn’t want to waste any time in lavishing my love on him while I could.Yesterday I had a special breakfast with this beautiful young woman. . . a woman worth far more than rubies. .. one who has full confidence in her husband and brings that special sparkle to his eyes.
It’s all good. For now I am cherishing the connection we can have, for you see, she is now carrying the child of the child I once carried. She will mother and care for a little boy or girl that will make my son a daddy. She is my daughter by love.
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Rejoicing with you!
how exciting!!! :)
Yeah, that is very exciting! Please pass on my congrats to them.
Wonderful news! It will be great for you to have a grandchild close to home for a change!
Congratulations!
fun times ahead! :-)
Such a sweet and tender post. Every time you have posted about your son I have been captivated by how you express your feelings about him. There is something very special there. It is rare...it is precious. I'm so happy for you to see how much joy you are sharing with your DIL and son. Kathy
Yay! Congratulations! That is very exciting :)
YAYYYY!!! I'm going to be an Auntie again! =)
You are blessed. I know that this girl that carries your grandchild is a special girl.
What joy to be able to let a son go when you know he is loved, respected and encouraged just like you had always prayed for.
Precious, tender moments ...
Enjoy each and every one*
Showers of Grace for All
~Maria
congrats! that's so exciting :)
What a beautiful post, you sharing those emotional highlights of your children. She is one sheer joy of delight! I can only imagine how the excitement will grow over the months.
congrats benji and kari!!!
How very exciting!
We are so thrilled for you, Ben & Kari!!! And yes, for you too, Dad & Mom, since you can finally have a grandkid nearby! Beautiful post, Mom.
Lovely post! It is a wonderful privilege to share this journey with you and the kids...and "soon-to-be!" little one.
As the mother of a son, reading this gave me the biggest chills. How cool! I love the way you stated it and I look forward to this time in my own life, until then I pray for the woman my son chooses to marry. Thanks for continuing to bless us through your blog words.
I hope your hubby is having a speedy recovery from surgery as well. Love and hugs!
I got all misty eyed when I read this......what a beautiful post to your daughter by love......and to the son who is so dear to you.
Congratulations again and as always, so well said! And how exciting....another grandbaby to love!
YAY Kari!!! That is SO exciting! So thrilled for you & Ben, and your whole family! It will be so wonderful for you, Anneliese, to have a grandbaby close by! I pray you have a healthy, happy pregnancy! Blessings over each of you!
Anneliese, I've been telling my husband about you, my new online friend. :-) After I read this post, I called him over to read it b/c it is a classic example of how you so expertly choose your words and then share them with us. Being the mom of 2 sons that I am, this post made me teary eyed thinking about my own sons' future. How gratifying for you that you have a wonderful DIL and son and now a new grandbaby on the way!!! Congratulations.
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