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Deep Breath -- Ready....Set....Go....
A deep breath offers a brief moment of calm and reflection in the midst of chaos. That pause is enough to keep one from slipping into distemper, uttering a sharp word, or being overcome with tears. I wonder if it doesn’t give us the air we need for life’s other, more rewarding moments...to praise, to sing, to whisper, to ooh and aah.
Jacob cries, cries, cries. Deep Breath. I continue rocking and singing a lullaby to sooth his discomfort. He falls asleep. Nothing has ever been more beautiful than his smooth face, soft lips, whispy hair, and his chubby thighs. I catch my breath, praise God, and whisper my love to my sleeping son.
Two hours later, I reluctantly wake, hearing the call to nurse this little one. My body aches from weariness and I do not want to rise, do not want to open my eyes, and I consider switching to a bottle and sharing this duty. Deep Breath. He nurses, looking up at me with those mesmerizing blue eyes. I’m in love. I catch my breath, praise God, and whisper my love to this precious son. I smile and he copies me, showing those gorgeous dimples. Ooh…aah...
Awww so sweet! I remember those special nursing moments, the bond, the unbreakable connection. It is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this as your Five Minute Friday post. I linked after you at Gypsy Mama's site. Have a most blessed weekend!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from 5 Minute Friday--and your newest follower. :) Love this post. I cherish those moments that seem like they were just yesterday.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder! This brings back so many memories!
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