The Way...

"Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." John 14:6

Too often we forget to allow others, or even God, to show us the way, when it comes to many aspects in life. Too often we fail to reach out to others during our struggles, and too often we forget that we have to learn "the way" that works best for us.

Parenthood is a matter that has many "ways."
Breastfeed vs Bottles
Clother diapers vs Disposable
Stroller vs carry sling
Pacifer vs no pacifier
Crib sleeper vs co sleeping
The list goes on and on....
No wonder being a "first timer" is often so hard.

Chris and I are lucky though, actually we are blessed. We got a test drive at parenthood before we had the twins. We had someone show us "the way."

It started with a phone call and a quick meeting at McDonalds, and it ended with broken hearts, tearful eyes and a cry out for help. It was a "trial run" at parenthood, and I truly believed we passed. For 7 weeks we learned how to take slower steps, love more tenderly, treasure each moment. Not only did this precious 14 month old show us the way, he opened up our hearts, taught us lesssons and gave us memories for the years to come. Thank you sweet "Thunder" for showing Dada and I the way, for teaching us to soak up each and every minute we have, and for making our hearts bigger.

As the babies turn 14 mos today, (the same age as our "Thunder" when we got him), I can't help but to  remember the things he enjoyed, what made him laugh or his favorite meals....and even though I want to fight back tears, I remember that just like Jesus, "Thunder" showed us the way. He showed us that we could do it...we could put our selfishness aside and become "parents" one day.

So, at 14 mos, as the babies drink from their QT cups, splash in the tub at bathtime with their Daddy and break out in dance at any given moment, my heart fills up with joy and I know that we were shown the way to love, forgive, cherish and smile by a little boy who came and went way to quickly.

Happy 14 months sweet babies! Mommy loves you P2!