A Beautiful Gift!

Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received.

Writing Prompt: share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received.

My pregnancy!

I always wanted a child of my own but couldn’t seem to have one after being “on the pill” for years. In my 30’s, I was living in a small isolated community on the west coast and saw a lot of young women having babies. I remember a few who sadly did not want the child they were carrying in their body. Many healthy, lovely, babies were born, and I envied the mothers to be and the Moms with new babies. I could not even have one!

I eventually married, but still there was no child! It grieved me. My arms were empty!

We went to see the doctor and were tested. Unbelievably, the doctor said I was just fine, but my husband had a problem. Our chances were very slim.

He asked a few questions and made some suggestions to my husband. Stop wearing tight jeans. Wear loose pants. Drink coffee.

Oh my! It was partly MY fault, since I had bought the jeans to replace his loose pants and I had encouraged tea rather than coffee. There were other reasons, but I had not helped the situation at all!

Fortunately, I found the story of Hannah in the bible. She had prayed for a child and promised to dedicate and raise him for the Lord. So, with all my faith in a loving, caring God, I said that prayer, and God honoured me with pregnancy and a child to bring up for Him! Amazing!

I LOVED being pregnant!

A gift indeed!

Thank You God!

Best gift ever!