Monday Motivation: Miracle Moments

Inspiration, Motivation, Monday Mood for Women

As we rushed down a darken highway from our house to the hospital, my husband and I spoke about dreams we had when we first met. We planned on having two successful careers, a big house and yard for future children, great vacations to take them on with us, and holidays we would celebrate. Honestly, we never spoke about having grandchildren, as if our own children were enough.

We were blessed with two bouncing baby boys three and a half years apart after miscarrying a baby between them. My doctor said, “You have two healthy sons, that is enough. you are lucky.” We agreed and never looked back on our decision to only have two children. Our family of four was perfect and we got along all the time whether at home or on vacation. It was the happiest time of my life.

When both sons married the perfect wives for them, we were equally happy to welcome two new daughters into our lives. It was only then that we dreamed of having grandchildren someday to fill out our family. The ride on the darken highway at midnight on August 3rd would lead us to the fulfillment of that dream when our granddaughter Ivy Rose Higginbotham came out “feisty” in all her splendor at 10:05 p.m., almost 24 hours after we left our home.

You forget what a miracle it is to conceive, grow, and deliver a healthy baby. Nine months of waiting and wondering don’t compare to the awe of the moment your eyes meet a new human being – especially one of your own. Although I would have loved to have a grandson, since I loved raising sons, I was happy to have some of my XX genetics be a part of this beautiful new baby girl.

I’ve learned not to count on things until they happen. I try to remain in the present enjoying every moment of life, so I don’t waste it. I think because I live this way, the exact moment I saw my granddaughters face, held her in my arms, and watched my son glancing at me while doing so, made that particular moment even more perfect – a miracle for sure.