The Bible Study Ladies: Debbie, Berta, Michelle, Sharon, Melanie, Diane, Mom, Kaye, Betty, Adelle, and Judy. Sorry we missed Debbie, Pam, and Dana!
Adelle
Sharon- the lovely assistant- and Mom
Mom got a glider!
Sweet Maddie and Pam- love them!!!!
Mom with some bibs- she got a lot of those!!!
The ladies checking out the loot
More bibs
The duck blanket I knitted
This past Tuesday, the Bible Study ladies (and a few extras) threw Mom her first ever Grandmother's Shower. It was a lot of fun, and Mom got some great gifts. When all the ladies started arriving, Mom didn't have a clue. She never noticed all the gift sacks laying around. When Pam, Debbie, and Dana got there, we had to tell her that this was HER shower!!!! LOL
We had King Ranch Casserole, Green Beans, Strawberry Salad, and Cupcakes for dessert!
I guess I should clarify things a bit- this is for my NEPHEW, Luke and I are NOT having a baby. This was a complete surprise to our family, but in late July we expect Chris's 1st son to be here- Kingston Edward- is the name. To say I was completely surprised that my brother will be having a baby of his own, would have been an understatement!!!
I always expected Luke and I would be the ones to have the first grandchild, but the Lord had other plans, and I've had a hard time with that. I always thought that we would have been married a few years- and had a baby. But, the Lord hasn't placed that desire on our hearts at all. I sometimes question- "Why not??? Everyone else is having babies"- But, then I realize that we've never been one to follow a crowd, and I'm so busy with the things I volunteer with, that I don't miss having a baby! So, maybe the Lord's will and desire for our lives is for us to reach out to others instead.
I am tired of the fact though, that Luke and I sometimes feel like there is something wrong with us in not having a desire for children. We know that when the Lord has it in His timing, then we will both feel the desire for it. That timing just isn't now. Sometimes the pressure from others is unreal and disheartening for us both. We feel the need to explain, it's awkward, and it hurts, and really- it's basically no one's business but our own!
All of that being said, I was happy to throw this shower for Mom. It maybe the only grandmother shower she has- but then again maybe not. We'll just see what the Almighty God has up His sleeve. If it's anything like I've already experienced, I think it will blow my mind for sure- and maybe my socks off!! 8)
2 comments:
Congrats on your upcoming nephew! You will be such an amazing aunt! And you are right - you never know what God has up his sleeve! How exciting to think about it!!
Melissa,
This post so resonates with me that it makes me want to stand on my rooftop and yell AMEN!!!!!
I can so relate to so many of your comments. As one(s) who, too, didn't have a desire within for kids for 7 years of marriage, I know the struggle with the comments, the pressure, and most of all...the being 100% okay with it because it was God's story for US and no one else. We learned over time that alot of the comments came because people just didn't know what else to say. We look back at the 7 years and realize how many folks we got to love on and things we were able to experience that we very likely couldn't have otherwise.
Be encouraged...God has a plan unique for YOU. His plan for your lives will be revealed for you over time. He loves you so!
I can tell you this...Eliot and I went from no desire to burning desire within a 30 day timeframe. If we ever have a chance to share a good cup of coffee or tea, I'll have to share how He worked in us.
Now, on a lighter note...I seriously want to pay you to knit me a duckie blanket for my little girl! I am so in love with this that I've saved it to my folder of "cutest baby things I've ever seen." She's due in September, and her name is going to be Nora Grace. If you're willing to do it, e-mail me! We can work out the details.
Not only does our Ancient of Days love you, but I do too!
Ashley (Spicer) Usher
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