The End of an Era, And A Decade

I bought this Boppy pillow used at a consignment store in Valencia, California when I was pregnant with Sarah. I used it through all 6 of my kids! It looked just like this for the first 4 kids, then got a purple "cover" for it with Leah and a light green velour "cover" for it with Gabriel. When I took the green cover off to wash when Gabe and I didn't need it for nursing anymore, this is what I found!! My oldest child is 10 and my youngest child is 7 months with 4 others in between. Unless God intervenes over surgery, there will be no more little Wraglets. My "childbearing" time has come to an end-the Boppy pillow has given out, but served me well. I will miss the joy of having babies and nursing them, but for the first time in my cognitive life, there is no more "baby to come." I dreamed of having babies since I was a little girl. I loved being pregnant and all the thoughts of another. I thrilled at each new baby's cry. I did not resent changing diapers or long for when they were all potty trained. I loved having babies. That season of life has now come to an end. For the first time I am actually ready to say, "On to the next stage." I never thought I would come to the place of being ready to move on, but here I am!!! My weak back and excessive weight are ready to move out, too, Lord willing!

So, here's to my childbearing years:

Thank you for all the joys, tears, blessings and burdens.

It was a ride!!!!

Now on to the rest of this journey called parenthood!