He estado
contemplando en la belleza interior y como mujeres en el mundo heno de tecnología
podemos encontrar fuerza y paz para ser de Dios aparte de las demás. Cuando leo
Proverbios 31:30, “Engañosa es la gracia y vana la hermosura, pero la mujer que
teme a Jehová esa será alabada,” pienso en la belleza interior y lo que
significa. Para mi es contemplando la condición de mi corazón. Por ejemplo que
me hace feliz, sagrada, y en paz con Dios. Si podemos poner toda nuestra fe en
Dios mejor para nuestros corazones. Es tan fácil compáranos una a la otra. Por
ser más fácil de ver a mujeres por todo el mundo hoy en día es más difícil de
no comparase a ellas. Pero cada una estamos hechas en la imagen de Dios y somos
hermosas. No lo que vemos día a día pero la condición de nuestro corazón día a día.
En 1 Pedro 3:3-4 dice, “Vuestro atavió no sea el externo de peinados ostentosos,
de adornos de oro o de vestidos lujosos, sino el interno, el del corazón, en el
incorruptible adorno de un espíritu afable y apacible, que es de grande estima
delante de Dios.” La forma más fácil de enfocar nuestros corazones en esto es
de pedir que Dios nos de la fuerza y humildad de rendir todo lo que somos a El.
Para mí no hay nada más precioso que El este en cargo de mi vida. No hay razón
de no dar todo de nosotros a nuestros Padre que nos ama mucho. Por eso las
animo que entreguen todo sus corazones a Dios y tengan fe que El va ver su belleza
interior. :) <3
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Karissa Kay's Birth Story Part 2
Here is Part 1, if you missed it.
*Disclaimer of bodily fluids to be mentioned, but could not be left out.
As we waited for the results of the amniotic fluid test, I prayed that it was because I knew it was time and did not want to go home again without a baby. Finally the midwife came in with a paper with my info and it said positive at the bottom. So because we were not 100% sure when my water broke, she decided to start an antibiotic to help in case of infections. Since it had at least been from Thursday morning at 1 am that I felt that pop, it had been 24 hours since then. It was 7 pm when we knew we were staying, I was also hoping I would not need pitocin.
My second oldest sister came and brought Lucas some food around 8:30 pm. She left but would be back since we wanted her to be there for the birth. We relaxed and watched T.V. for a few hours, it was nice to sit and talk with each other without interruptions. Then the midwife came in around 10:30 pm to explain they would start pitocin and she would come back to break the front bag of waters. So the nurse came in and started the pitocin at a 4 and would come in every 15 minutes to up the dose. Now began the more intense and difficult part of laboring. I really wish I could have not had pitocin just to see how different it is. When the nurse came to up the dose she would ask if I needed anything. So began the breathing, focusing, and praying. I was doing good, but getting so exhausted. At around 12:30 am the nurse came to check me and I was at a 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced, so it was time to break my bag of waters. Once they did I began to feel her move down. From this time until she was born, the contractions became unbearable and I felt pressure, so the nurse came to check on me again, I was barely at 5 cm!
I told Lucas I couldn't anymore and that I was so exhausted, all while beginning to cry. He is amazing, I love him so much!!! He gently reassured me I could do it, to breathe and try to focus on just that. I got courage for about two contractions and lost my will to keep going. My body was taking longer to dilate than with the boys. Also with them I felt empowered and with Karissa, I was emotionally drained. Then I tried to let each contraction bring her down, with her I could feel her slowly making her way into this world. All of a sudden I had the urge to use the bathroom, like I had to take a big crap!! The nurse assistant came to let me up and hung around until I was done. It felt good to sit on the toilet! I began to cry and said, "I can't anymore, I am exhausted, I need something to help me rest." I Krystle Hibler was crying for pain relief and asap!!! Lucas calmly said, "It won't help you get energized and its probably almost time." I couldn't argue because just then I had a huge urge to push and I did, no not a baby, just crap. The nurse came in because I had the urge again and she said "Quickly get to the bed!" I began to shake and this happens right before they are born. I knew it was time and just wanted to be done. I was such a hot mess by this time and began to not breathe properly. Once on the bed my arms and legs felt tingly. So they gave me oxygen, oh how amazing it was!! Finally, I calmed down and prayed I could do it! The nurse checked me, no cervix left, baby's head, call midwife this little baby is coming.
Once everything was ready, they said to push on the next contraction. Oh, how much of a daze you are in at this point. I pushed once and took a break. Pushed again and gave up once I felt the burning ring!! I was overly exhausted, so I prayed for the last bit of strength I needed to birth this little (thank God she was little) baby and I could feel the power of the prayers. The final two pushes and she was here at 3:18 am on March 1, 2014. Our little baby girl was here!!!
Lucas was able to catch her and cut her cord, which was delayed a bit as the midwife pushed blood back to her from me. He placed her on my chest and never have I felt such relief to see a gooey, slimy, beautiful little baby. She was absolutely perfect and we both cried!! Lucas even cried, he never cried with the boys, but this tiny girl already has his heart. <3
We got to be together right away, she was breathing well and looked good. She nursed for an hour and a half. Even though premies have trouble latching, she knew exactly what to do! I bled a little but she was able to stop it and stitched me up. Asked for some food because lets face it birthing a baby leaves you famished!
She was 5 lbs. 3 oz. and 17" long. Her Apgar scores were good at 1 min. an 8 and at 5 min. a 9. No disabilities or health problems. Just perfect the way the Lord made her and we are blessed!!!! :) <3
*Disclaimer of bodily fluids to be mentioned, but could not be left out.
As we waited for the results of the amniotic fluid test, I prayed that it was because I knew it was time and did not want to go home again without a baby. Finally the midwife came in with a paper with my info and it said positive at the bottom. So because we were not 100% sure when my water broke, she decided to start an antibiotic to help in case of infections. Since it had at least been from Thursday morning at 1 am that I felt that pop, it had been 24 hours since then. It was 7 pm when we knew we were staying, I was also hoping I would not need pitocin.
My second oldest sister came and brought Lucas some food around 8:30 pm. She left but would be back since we wanted her to be there for the birth. We relaxed and watched T.V. for a few hours, it was nice to sit and talk with each other without interruptions. Then the midwife came in around 10:30 pm to explain they would start pitocin and she would come back to break the front bag of waters. So the nurse came in and started the pitocin at a 4 and would come in every 15 minutes to up the dose. Now began the more intense and difficult part of laboring. I really wish I could have not had pitocin just to see how different it is. When the nurse came to up the dose she would ask if I needed anything. So began the breathing, focusing, and praying. I was doing good, but getting so exhausted. At around 12:30 am the nurse came to check me and I was at a 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced, so it was time to break my bag of waters. Once they did I began to feel her move down. From this time until she was born, the contractions became unbearable and I felt pressure, so the nurse came to check on me again, I was barely at 5 cm!
I told Lucas I couldn't anymore and that I was so exhausted, all while beginning to cry. He is amazing, I love him so much!!! He gently reassured me I could do it, to breathe and try to focus on just that. I got courage for about two contractions and lost my will to keep going. My body was taking longer to dilate than with the boys. Also with them I felt empowered and with Karissa, I was emotionally drained. Then I tried to let each contraction bring her down, with her I could feel her slowly making her way into this world. All of a sudden I had the urge to use the bathroom, like I had to take a big crap!! The nurse assistant came to let me up and hung around until I was done. It felt good to sit on the toilet! I began to cry and said, "I can't anymore, I am exhausted, I need something to help me rest." I Krystle Hibler was crying for pain relief and asap!!! Lucas calmly said, "It won't help you get energized and its probably almost time." I couldn't argue because just then I had a huge urge to push and I did, no not a baby, just crap. The nurse came in because I had the urge again and she said "Quickly get to the bed!" I began to shake and this happens right before they are born. I knew it was time and just wanted to be done. I was such a hot mess by this time and began to not breathe properly. Once on the bed my arms and legs felt tingly. So they gave me oxygen, oh how amazing it was!! Finally, I calmed down and prayed I could do it! The nurse checked me, no cervix left, baby's head, call midwife this little baby is coming.
Once everything was ready, they said to push on the next contraction. Oh, how much of a daze you are in at this point. I pushed once and took a break. Pushed again and gave up once I felt the burning ring!! I was overly exhausted, so I prayed for the last bit of strength I needed to birth this little (thank God she was little) baby and I could feel the power of the prayers. The final two pushes and she was here at 3:18 am on March 1, 2014. Our little baby girl was here!!!
Lucas was able to catch her and cut her cord, which was delayed a bit as the midwife pushed blood back to her from me. He placed her on my chest and never have I felt such relief to see a gooey, slimy, beautiful little baby. She was absolutely perfect and we both cried!! Lucas even cried, he never cried with the boys, but this tiny girl already has his heart. <3
We got to be together right away, she was breathing well and looked good. She nursed for an hour and a half. Even though premies have trouble latching, she knew exactly what to do! I bled a little but she was able to stop it and stitched me up. Asked for some food because lets face it birthing a baby leaves you famished!
She was 5 lbs. 3 oz. and 17" long. Her Apgar scores were good at 1 min. an 8 and at 5 min. a 9. No disabilities or health problems. Just perfect the way the Lord made her and we are blessed!!!! :) <3
Karissa Kay Hibler
This was before she nursed, see she was already sucking on her hand!! :)
Monday, March 10, 2014
Karissa Kay's Birth Story Part 1
Disclaimer of bodily fluids to be mentioned, but could not be left out. :)
I was not due until March 24, 2014, but it was just time. At my last appointment they noticed I had dropped and she was quite low in my pelvis. Apparently this occurs right before labor begins in subsequent pregnancies, not weeks before. I also note that I lose weight right before as well.. Another truth for me is I get this energy urge to nest and have absolutely everything ready for the arrival of baby. At my appointment on Monday Feb. 24, I was not checked, but told them my braxton hick contractions were stronger now. So the doctor just said see you next week hopefully and told me when to go the hospital.
Now by Wednesday Feb. 26, I really began having contractions. Yes I had been cleaning and such all day, so when Lucas got home I decided to rest, but they kept coming. I took a shower and gave the boys a bath. By the time the boys were in bed I had decided that is was time to go to the hospital. I have a history of having strong contractions and going in only to find they fade out. So my sister came around 11 pm and we got to the hospital by 12 am and checked in. I was checked only to be 1 cm and 50% effaced. They hooked me up and left for 2 hrs, they seemed busy that night. While we sat there, I felt a pop, but no fluid came out, so we assumed it was just her moving. Once they were done they came and checked again still the same. We were sent home and the nurse said she thought we would be back later that day. So off we went to rest. All day Thursday Feb. 27, I had contractions, but not consistent or unbearable. Also lost my mucus plug, but I never noticed any fluid leaking. Once Lucas got home, I told him we were going to Sam's Club for some last minute stuff we needed and to walk this baby out. Now I know it was early, but she had to be ready or why else would my body start labor. Now with the boys I had a lot of back labor, but with her it was more intense cramping and just back aches. So it helped to go walk and get what we needed. I rested well that night because it was just cramps I felt. I also went to buy raspberry leaf tea and drank two cups that night.
Friday Feb. 28, woke up with mild contractions and cramping. Decided I would go for a walk around the block. The boys and I went to a park across the street and ran around. Came home and the contractions started coming strong again. I began timing them and called Lucas around 1:30 pm to just come home because it was hard to labor alone with the boys around. He came right away and I called my mom to have her call into work. She also had a 2 hour journey to us, so I wanted to be sure she got here soon to be with the boys. We then called our compadres because the contractions were really close together and I could not wait for my mom. They came, we left and arrived at 2:30 pm at the hospital.
Now the dreaded check...only 2 cm and 60% effaced. Check again in an hour, so just wait!! Of course in that time guess what happened my contractions slowed down. She came in checked still 2 cm but 70% effaced. Check with midwife, because my blood platelets had gone down again. Our nurse was busy because there were lots of babies being born again, so another nurse let us walk around. They were coming back and the walking was making them stronger. So we walked around, spoke with the midwife and since my blood platelets were not dangerously low we would see what my body wanted to do. When we got back in the room, the nurse asked if my water had broken because she noticed some fluid on the pad. I said no, so they did the test to check if it was amniotic fluid and check my cervix. Still 2 cm but now 75% effaced, which meant progress was happening. Stay tuned for part 2 to find out if it was amniotic fluid. :)
I was not due until March 24, 2014, but it was just time. At my last appointment they noticed I had dropped and she was quite low in my pelvis. Apparently this occurs right before labor begins in subsequent pregnancies, not weeks before. I also note that I lose weight right before as well.. Another truth for me is I get this energy urge to nest and have absolutely everything ready for the arrival of baby. At my appointment on Monday Feb. 24, I was not checked, but told them my braxton hick contractions were stronger now. So the doctor just said see you next week hopefully and told me when to go the hospital.
Now by Wednesday Feb. 26, I really began having contractions. Yes I had been cleaning and such all day, so when Lucas got home I decided to rest, but they kept coming. I took a shower and gave the boys a bath. By the time the boys were in bed I had decided that is was time to go to the hospital. I have a history of having strong contractions and going in only to find they fade out. So my sister came around 11 pm and we got to the hospital by 12 am and checked in. I was checked only to be 1 cm and 50% effaced. They hooked me up and left for 2 hrs, they seemed busy that night. While we sat there, I felt a pop, but no fluid came out, so we assumed it was just her moving. Once they were done they came and checked again still the same. We were sent home and the nurse said she thought we would be back later that day. So off we went to rest. All day Thursday Feb. 27, I had contractions, but not consistent or unbearable. Also lost my mucus plug, but I never noticed any fluid leaking. Once Lucas got home, I told him we were going to Sam's Club for some last minute stuff we needed and to walk this baby out. Now I know it was early, but she had to be ready or why else would my body start labor. Now with the boys I had a lot of back labor, but with her it was more intense cramping and just back aches. So it helped to go walk and get what we needed. I rested well that night because it was just cramps I felt. I also went to buy raspberry leaf tea and drank two cups that night.
Friday Feb. 28, woke up with mild contractions and cramping. Decided I would go for a walk around the block. The boys and I went to a park across the street and ran around. Came home and the contractions started coming strong again. I began timing them and called Lucas around 1:30 pm to just come home because it was hard to labor alone with the boys around. He came right away and I called my mom to have her call into work. She also had a 2 hour journey to us, so I wanted to be sure she got here soon to be with the boys. We then called our compadres because the contractions were really close together and I could not wait for my mom. They came, we left and arrived at 2:30 pm at the hospital.
Now the dreaded check...only 2 cm and 60% effaced. Check again in an hour, so just wait!! Of course in that time guess what happened my contractions slowed down. She came in checked still 2 cm but 70% effaced. Check with midwife, because my blood platelets had gone down again. Our nurse was busy because there were lots of babies being born again, so another nurse let us walk around. They were coming back and the walking was making them stronger. So we walked around, spoke with the midwife and since my blood platelets were not dangerously low we would see what my body wanted to do. When we got back in the room, the nurse asked if my water had broken because she noticed some fluid on the pad. I said no, so they did the test to check if it was amniotic fluid and check my cervix. Still 2 cm but now 75% effaced, which meant progress was happening. Stay tuned for part 2 to find out if it was amniotic fluid. :)
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Birth Announcement
Thank you for all the prayers she has arrived....
Birth story coming soon!!! ;)
Karissa Kay Hibler
March 1, 2014
3:18 am
5 lbs. 3 oz.
17" long
She is beautiful, amazing, and healthy!!!!Birth story coming soon!!! ;)
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Last month of Pregnancy
Had an appointment and ultrasound yesterday. I got to see her again!
Her nose looks a little squished because she is low in my pelvis.
I can't wait to hold her and kiss her!!
Her head is still on the small side, but because she is so low it is hard to know if its accurate and no longer a concern. She is growing and weighing around 5 lbs. 6 oz. which is close to what I weighed when I was born. So little girl with long legs, just like mommy!! :) So thanks immensely for all the prayers!! God is amazing and continually blessing us with His love and provision! I did have to get more blood work done to check my levels again. Prayers that it will be good and I can deliver without needing a blood transfusion or anything else!
This is my last month pregnant, hopefully. With the boys I never went passed my due date, so hopefully she doesn't either, lol! I already feel her head low and just feel too big. I always stop gaining weight at the end and this week lost a pound, so we will see. I feel ready, we have our bags packed. My parents are on call when its time and being only two hours away is a blessing. I have my sister here luckily, but she does have 3 children of her own and works full time. Our compadre's are the other plan to help with the boys. So we are set, but still can't help be a little nervous. I also have been getting stronger contractions here and there. Yesterday I had them all day and last night my infamous back labor begun. Although at this point its nothing to send me to the hospital, definitely getting them. Practicing my breathing and relaxing through them. I need to remember to breathe!!
As the time of carrying her inside me comes to an end I can't help but be grateful for the privilege of bearing another little miracle and soon birthing her. Prayers for a healthy and natural delivery because we know laboring is no easy task. I have to say it is sacred to birth another life, even through the pain and hard work it is truly one amazing way to see how splendid God's love is for us. The grace also given is one to remember because He surely provides it! Like I have mentioned in the boys birth stories, I always offer up all my pain and suffering for all the babies that are aborted. It is like if at that moment our offering helps a little toward ending them and we see that glory of His forgiveness in the miracle of a new life being allowed to live!! It helps me get a grip on what to focus on and truly give of myself in such a small way in a challenging time. Plus knowing you get a fragile, beautiful, and precious baby after it all is sooo worth it!!!
I will leave you with this awesome quote until next time, maybe baby birth announcement. :)
"Each child is sent into this world by God with a unique message to deliver, a new song to sing, and a personal act of love to bestow." --John Powell, S.J.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Hospital bag
With all my pregnancies I packed my bag well in advance. It helps me be organized so I won't forget anything and to feel ready for baby. I thought just for fun to write a post about it, so here is what is in my bag and diaper bag. :)
Hospital Bag
-Pink and brown polka dot bag (got this for my wedding from my sister-in-laws)
-Comfy PJ's (pants are loose and soft; shirt is nursing friendly, comfy, and soft; both from Wal-Mart)
-Nursing bras/Accessories (Nursing bra from Target by Gilligan & O'Malley; Sleeping nursing bra from JCPenny's by Duo Maternity; White nursing cami from Motherhood Maternity by Glammourmom Basics)
-Undeies (cotton briefs from Wal-Mart)
-Socks/Slippers (cute fuzzy ones from Wal-Mart)
-Robe (cotton and comfy also a gift)
-Go home outfit (a maternity dress from Target & Maternity pants/loose shirt)
-Toiletreis: toothbrush, toothpaste, Lanolin cream, body wash, deodorant, shaver, face-wash, face-wipes, shampoo & conditioner, disposable nursing pads (cotton ones never work for me, soak too quickly), bag of cotton balls & cotton swabs, overnight extra long pads, hairbrush, and headband. I never worry about make-up :)
-Lucas clothes
-Snacks (chocolate of course, lol, gaterade, my water bottle, and almonds)
Diaper Bag
-Diaper bag (from Ameribag)
-Take home outfit (long sleeve with cuffs to cover hands, pants with feet from Target by Carter's)
-Mittens (from Ross by Baby essentials)
-Hat (gift)
-Socks (from Wal-Mart)
-Extra outfit, socks, mittens, and hat
-Diapers (Luvs or Pampers Newborn size, our hospital provides some but just in case)
-Wipes (from Sam's Club by Simply Right)
-Blankets (from Wal-Mart)
-Burp Cloths (from Wal-Mart)
-Breastfeeding Cover (homemade)
-Boppy Pillow (thrift store find)
So that is about it for our bags and we are packed and ready for the big day!! Can't believe its 5 weeks or less away and we get to meet her!!! ;)
Monday, February 10, 2014
Grace in childbearing
This a pregnancy update of how God is so good to me and provides grace in childbearing. With this baby I have had a rough pregnancy. From horrible morning sickness in the beginning, now with low blood platelets, and delayed fetal growth. I have been pregnant twice before and not had any complications before. This is a new thing for me to go through and it has been difficult. It could be because the baby is a girl, lol! With the boys I felt amazingly beautiful and glowing the whole pregnancy. With little baby Karissa, I have not. I know that the added hormones have a lot to do with it. I also know I could not be happier to be having a little baby girl!! :)
As I reflect on this pregnancy thus far I can't help but love this verse: "For this child I prayed, and the Lord had granted me my petition which I asked of Him." 1 Samuel 1:27. We have prayed and asked for so many prayers for her. I love that she is already keeping me in check and we have not even met her in person yet. So even if I have yet to feel physically beautiful, my heart sure does because she is allowing me the honor of loving the Lord even more and drawing me to Him in ways I never thought possible.
I know God gives mom's the ability to forget all our suffering, hardship, and labor when bearing children. I am beginning the uncomfortable body stage: when you waddle from the pressure of their head being in position, are out of breath after just small tasks, and aching hips/back/pelvis. Not to mention the whole laboring part, lol. No, really I am weary and ready to have her. The Lord spoke to my heart this past week with these verses to help calm my heart in preparation for her arrival.
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light," Matthew 11:28-30. Because I been to so many ultrasounds, blood being drawn, and just worried I am weary. I am grateful as well for the great medical care I am receiving to get healthy and have a healthy baby. Here is another verse from Isaiah 40:28-31, "Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up on wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."
Now with her head down the pressure in my pelvis to prep for birth is ever so noticeable. So now I am done and ready to have her, lol! I just have had so many scares of different complications that it makes it stressful which is truly physically and emotionally exhausting. My blood platelets dropped a bit again, so next month get them checked again before delivery. Also, another ultrasound to check on her growth. It could be worse and better but the Lord is reminding me how to wait, hope, and love.
This verse in Romans 8:18, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Also my reflection for this week is from 2 Corinthians 12:9, "And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore more gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." So beautiful because the Lord gives us His grace when we are weak and for mother's when bearing children is a great time to need it, after all we carry a precious gift of life. :) <3
As I reflect on this pregnancy thus far I can't help but love this verse: "For this child I prayed, and the Lord had granted me my petition which I asked of Him." 1 Samuel 1:27. We have prayed and asked for so many prayers for her. I love that she is already keeping me in check and we have not even met her in person yet. So even if I have yet to feel physically beautiful, my heart sure does because she is allowing me the honor of loving the Lord even more and drawing me to Him in ways I never thought possible.
I know God gives mom's the ability to forget all our suffering, hardship, and labor when bearing children. I am beginning the uncomfortable body stage: when you waddle from the pressure of their head being in position, are out of breath after just small tasks, and aching hips/back/pelvis. Not to mention the whole laboring part, lol. No, really I am weary and ready to have her. The Lord spoke to my heart this past week with these verses to help calm my heart in preparation for her arrival.
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light," Matthew 11:28-30. Because I been to so many ultrasounds, blood being drawn, and just worried I am weary. I am grateful as well for the great medical care I am receiving to get healthy and have a healthy baby. Here is another verse from Isaiah 40:28-31, "Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up on wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."
Now with her head down the pressure in my pelvis to prep for birth is ever so noticeable. So now I am done and ready to have her, lol! I just have had so many scares of different complications that it makes it stressful which is truly physically and emotionally exhausting. My blood platelets dropped a bit again, so next month get them checked again before delivery. Also, another ultrasound to check on her growth. It could be worse and better but the Lord is reminding me how to wait, hope, and love.
This verse in Romans 8:18, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Also my reflection for this week is from 2 Corinthians 12:9, "And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore more gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." So beautiful because the Lord gives us His grace when we are weak and for mother's when bearing children is a great time to need it, after all we carry a precious gift of life. :) <3
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