So Patti is pregnant again and I couldn't be more happy. We told my parents over Christmas break and there was just pure joy, happiness, and excitement. You see, the last time that I sprung this kind of news on them it was met with a different reaction.
This time the room was filled with warmth and joy. Last time the room was filled with broken hearts and worry...maybe even some anger. This time the woman is my wife. Last time the girl was my girlfriend. This time my wife is a Christian. Last time my girlfriend was an Atheist. This time I was a renewed Christian soul. Last time I was immature, lost and broken. This time we told them together, with our son Matthew. Last time I went alone for fear of what my mother might say. This time I was bursting with pride. Last time I was cringing in fear. This time there were high-fives and fist bumps...OK and some hugging. Last time there were used Kleenex's. This time we couldn't wait to tell everyone. Last time I could have lied and hid for 9 more months. This time the child was conceived in God's presence. Last time the child was conceived in Sin. This time was much better than last time.
3 comments:
SO HAPPY FOR YOU! Congrats a thousand times....:) I will be thinking of PINK, make that HOT PINK so Ms Patti doesn't have to have a 3rd!:) That is unless you do want 3:)
Beautiful post, Donny. It made me cry - regret for the past and joy for the present and future. You are quite a man and I am so proud of you.
Congratulations to you and Patti!No matter what, past or present, your children were created out of love, and that love has strengthened with each passing day. Isn't it amazing how much we can grow in such a short amount of time, and how time, faith and love, do truly heal everything? I wish you guys all the best, and hope Patti's pregnancy is an easy one!
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