I am entering my late twenties...
While I'm not usually one to freak out too much about getting older...the whole late twenties thing is just a bit much for me.
It's not so much the getting older part that bothers me...
When I was younger, my goal was to be married by 22, and have a baby by 26. I thought being married three years and then trying for a baby would be perfect.
Needless to say, things changed, and plans went out the window.
I met the love of my life at 20. And while I really did want to be married at 22...we just weren't at the right place financially for that to happen. And, I'm glad we waited until we were. It definitely saved us some heartache.
So, we got married at 23. And, our three year waiting plan to start trying for a baby turned into one year...that has now turned into almost three years of trying.
While I am in a much different place in my life than I was even six months ago, it still stings a little to know that I am entering my late twenties and don't have a baby.
Yet, in spite of the way I'm feeling about 27, there are many things to be thankful for.
(My nieces. They are getting so big...)
I am saved by grace.
My hubby and I both have great jobs that we love.
We live in a home that is the perfect size for a couple without kids.
We are able to be involved in a few different Bible studies without having to worry about baby sitters.
We have food in our fridge.
We have amazing friends and family that we love spending time with.
We have everything we need, not everything we want...and that's a good thing.
So while 27 is not what I expected it to be, it's not too bad either...
4 comments:
haha, i wanted a baby when I was 25. i thought that was a perfect year to have one! i may or may not have been sad in the february before my 26th birthday because i knew i had to be pregnant by february to have the baby by my birthday in november. haha!
you're right though, the lord's timing is perfect. cheesy - but true. :)
Hey babe, I am SOOOO very thankful for having you as my wife. Even if we both pass from this world and we haven't had any children of our own, I will still love you and still be thankful for the time that God has given us together! Your faith and dependence on Him is such a joy to see.
God will provide, in His timing and while it might not make sense to us, His will is perfect and I know you know that:) I love you!
I know its so hard but have you thought about maybe adopting. There are so many babies that need loving homes. I know it isn't the same as being pregnant and having your "Own" child. But you never know what God has in store for you!!!
what wonderful things to be thankful for!!!!
I'll be turning 27 this year as well and my life sure isn't what i "planned" for!! but i am so very thankful for the way it's turned out and that's only because the Lord knew what HE had planned for me! his grace is sufficient for me and despite all the "what ifs" and "why nots" and "when" and "why"- like you said, we have everything we need. here is to hoping that this year will be full of many blessings for you!!!!!
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