Mothers Day

I'm thinking of motherhood today. I am not a mother. I ache to be, but am not at this point. There are mothers that are important to me, though. Obviously, my own, who has given sacrifically for almost 35 years now. I was blessed to be able to spend the day with her today. I know there are many that don't have their mothers anymore.

The mother that I am thinking about most today is my sister in law. Today is her very first mother's day. My brother and she adopted my sweet niece about six weeks ago. I am an aunt for the very first time. I had no idea it would be possible to love someone so much that you hardly know! I've only seen her about 4 times - I ache to see this sweet baby again.

I had two nieces through my marriage. Since I am now divorced, they are no longer mine. I was so proud to become an aunt of a baby that is MINE. I won't ever have to give her back :)

My brother and sister in law have wanted a child for some time now and now have their sweet baby . God is good. They have desired, and God granted. Maybe the same will hold true for me? If I desire so deeply, will God grant?

Until I have mine, growing inside of me, my very own to shower with love, to nurture, to encourage, to admonish, I will love on those around me. I will seemy sweet niece as much as I can and love her as only Aunt Traci can do :)