This Too Is A Blessing
But through all this, holding his feverish body, seeing him hurting and so unaware of what and why this was happening to him, I felt so much peace. I felt how incredibly I was blessed.
I am blessed to stroke a sweaty head and pray that a fever will break. I was blessed with an answer to that prayer, in the form of both personal comfort and reassurance that this would pass. I rocked my listless child, and I felt nothing but gratitude for the blessing of peace and of the Spirit. I was reminded that motherhood, from the gritty, sleepless nights to the perfect carefree days is such a sacred, sacred trust. What an amazing gift from God to be able to bear and comfort and serve His tiny children.
Gabe's fever has broken now. He is resting and is on the mend.
And despite the sleepless nights, extra laundry,and worry and frustration, I am all the more blessed.]]>
I am so glad that both of you are doing well. I love that feeling when peace washes over you and you know that “This too shall pass.” Good luck with everything on your plate.
I needed to read this today as I was up at 2:30 a.m. with a vomiting toddler. The fun didn’t stop until 5:30, and by then is was too tired to sleep…. how can that be possible? Of course, now at noon, she is well and bouncing off the walls while I just want to sleep. I don’t know how some people can live without the peace my Savior gives.
< ![CDATA[Leah, isn;t it wonderful the peace God can give you? You can see that your child is sick and you can feel terrible, but in your heart you know everything will be fine.
Thanks for your beautiful words!]]>
Your post brought tears to my eyes. It is a wonderful sacred trust to be a mother and a wonderful priviledge to go to our Heavenly Father in prayer for our children for all their needs, spiritual and phsyical. What a comfort to know He knows all and controls all.
I like the way that you said it. I have felt this too. In the midst of vomit, sweaty child hair under your chin….I love being a mom, too.
I love that you share your blessings. Far too often we only speak of the obvious ones, but that which you described is a true blessing. Blessings often taken for granted, what a joy to read!
Wow, I don’t think I could have said it any better! Right now I am dealing with the loss of a co-worker’s 2 yr old due to a tragic accident, and it really puts things into perspective. It makes you thankful for your kids, in sickness and in health.
What a sweet reminder, Leah, something we sometimes take for granted.
I hope Gabe is finally feeling better now, and you too! You’re such a GOOD person, I will recall your words in this post the next time one of my precious ones are sick (or for that matter on jan 12 when 13 y/o DS is getting a tonsilectomi!) I need your peace then for sure. Thanks for sharing!