Babies

Tonight I've spent a lot of time thinking about babies and the challenges, blessings and changes in life that come with them. Earlier, I was watching the finale of 16 & Pregnant, a show on MTV that chronicled 6 teen mothers throughout their pregnancy and afterwords. Out of the 6 moms, 5 of them kept their children. I was especially moved by the teen mom who gave up her daughter for adoption. I cannot imagine the strength that it took to do that.
I was disappointed that none of the girls came out and said that teenagers should not be having sex at all. There was a lot of talk about using condoms, but no mention whatsoever of abstinence.
But out of their poor choices, a beautiful miracle and blessing from God came. Children are not an inconvenience and I pray that if I become pregnant at a time when it is not "convenient" for me, I will have an attitude of thankfulness.

I also was exposed to the blog by John Piper's daughter-in-law, Molly Piper, by my Dad. Her second child, Felicity, was stillborn and I spent a lot of time reading her blogs about her grief and loss. I can't even fathom what she is going through, and I pray that I never will. But I believe that God is Sovereign and His will is perfect. I found her posts encouraging, even though I have never gone through anything like she has gone through.

So tomorrow I go to babysit for a mom who has a 3 1/2 yr old, a 2 yr old and a 4 week old with a more joyful attitude and thankfulness for them, even if they do scream and whine and make messes :)