I wasn't the only one who had a birthday last week. My sister Masha gave birth to a baby girl on Monday!
We're all thankful for her safe arrival.
As I was picturing Masha as a mother, I realized that my sisters and I all have children now: Emily and I each have a boy, and Masha and Nastia each have a girl.
While we might not have always been close growing up because of age or language or adoption, we now have something new in common. There are new "battle-wounds," physical and emotional, along with the joys of motherhood. And I have been feeling this a lot in general with my fellow women. Growing up and entering the workforce or moving away or getting married created some distance, but entering motherhood provides new ground for friendship. Of course this is true with my mom and other female relatives, and friends and classmates too.
And I certainly don't want to exclude that parenthood bond with my brother and his lovely wife, and their ever-growing family! :)
As far as my single friends and those waiting to be parents, I'm always encouraged by the discussions over at Kindred Grace (formerly Young Ladies Christian Fellowship). Lots of lessons to learn and things to think about in the greater community of God's family. I like having those conversations in real life, too.
Congratulations to Auntie Elizabeth! What is the baby's name? I wanted so much for Monica to have at least a partly Russian name. But Anastasia didn't see that at all, somehow.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! May God bless this child all the days of her life.
ReplyDeleteThank you, her name is Kylie.
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth! I followed your link here since you commented on my post on Kindred Grace, and congratulations to your brother and his wife. She's adorable. As is your son. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings on your mission field!
Thank you! :)
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