This Mother's Day is different than the other special days I've experienced. I won't be going out to brunch, I won't get to hug my own mom, and in fact, I won't be doing much of anything. On Wednesday, my physician put me on bed rest for the remainder of my pregnancy. 5 weeks until my scheduled C-section. I've heard stories of women put on bed rest earlier in their pregnancies or having to endure the rest in a hospital bed and although I am blessed with a less severe experience, it is still difficult to comply.
I feel the burden that Geoffrey must now undertake, caring for Eli, myself, the house, our friends, family, and his 3 jobs! I know that he is putting on a brave face and caring for me in sickness and in health, but it doesn't make it easy to watch. I want to help him. I want to clean up after Eli. I want to take care of the chores, make the meals, and serve him. God has placed in me a desire to be my husband's help-meet and I am grieving that loss just as Geoffrey must grieve the loss of closing out his classroom.
I must say that I am not the most willing and obedient patient. Geoffrey and I need your prayers. I need help in being obedient to the doctor and my husband's orders and directions. I need help not to put myself and the baby at risk by doing chores that I shouldn't be doing. I need help letting others do for me. I need help. I need prayers. I need strength to let go and let God.
Also, I ask for your prayers for Geoffrey. He needs help, too. He needs help with Eli, with his classroom, with cooking, and with caring for me. Most of all he needs the strength to be our family's leader. Please pray for him as he is relying on God to receive that strength.
We believe that God hears our prayers and has already taken care of us. We thank our friends and family for the visits and calls, for the help, for the meals, for the generosity and prayers that you've given to us. We thank God for the blessings in our life. We thank God for our lives, even during its' trials.
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Many prayers headed up and out to you!!!! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY Dana...I love you all.
Take note: This day and every day until this child is born is MOTHER'S DAY. Your main job is being MOTHER. Both Eli and Geoffrey will survive and e stronger for the experience. You will become stronger too by learning to focus on what's important. Right now, it is not important for you to vacuum, mop, scrub, or even dust. Your job - your only job - is to protect #2 and yourself so you can happily return to domestic chores in a couple of months. Meanwhile you are bringing another son to term and that is Job #1. Count on our support and prayers, and anything Betty or I can do from here is yours for the asking. We will try to help by distracting your three male caregivers in various ways. Cheers, and stay down!
To My Special Friend Dana~ I am here for you.... just ask. I know you are like me in this area and it is difficult to do. However this time and there may be other times too, you need to say "please help". You have touched many peoples hearts and we so very much want to help. (even when you feel our load is BIG) I want to help and although I am praying I will be there in a minute if you need me. :-)
You are a wonderful wife, mother and friend/sister to many. During this storm as hard as it may be. Rely on those who "want" to help.
We want to help!!!!
I love you Dana my sweet friend
Love,
Lela
My mom "stood on her head" for weeks to keep my brother Lynn long enough for him to be viable (6 mo). Tough, but he was more than worth it. This little guy is, too! Think of it as a mini-respite. Tell guilt to take a hike! Take advantage of this time to do that reading you've been putting off. Have a girls' movie night. Snuggle with Eli at nap time. Pamper yourself! You're worth it!
I hope and pray that you are letting others serve you right now. You are a wonderful mom and caregiver and you need to relax and take care of yourself. Please call me this week if you want help in the morning. We want you and baby healthy. Love you
Dana, you humble me with this post. What a sweet heart for the Lord you have. I am praying for you throughout the day.
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