Surprise!!!

You guessed it, we're pregnant!

Today we're celebrating five years of marriage and 25 weeks of pregnancy and we couldn't be happier. It has been a year of great sorrow, but also a year of great blessing. God is so good!

~ Clair

"What's in a Title?" by Lanette Bousa

    I'm really excited to share this poem today that was written by my dear friend Lanette. While she is older than my own mother she is one of my dearest friends. If only the world could be full of more Lanettes. The words of this poem describe her so well. She has such a sweet spirit and is truly one who rejoices with those who rejoice and mourns with those who mourn. She and I enjoy corresponding through good-old snail mail, and she has remembered the due dates of both our miscarried little ones and took the time to write a note remembering them and comforting and supporting us through the difficult times. She lives a very laid back, quiet life and yet touches so many people with her love and care. 

    I find this poem inspires me to be more, to share more of myself with others, to look at the big picture of life. This is a beautiful message to everyone, no matter what you "do", that you are so much more than even the loftiest title can say. We must all realize that we have so much more of an impact on the world than we really think. It isn't the few big things in your life that make the difference, it's the many little things. 

What’s in a Title?

By: Lanette Bousa

“What do you do?”

A simple question, really,

But I admit that I don’t

Like to answer it.

“I’m a homemaker and a writer.”

For a split second, I see eyebrows spring high,

Look surprised, seem to inquire, “Is that all?”

Body language implies that home-caring

And writing don’t seem like much.

My mind races on-

Well, no. I’m also a ray of sunshine

To someone in darkness,

A word of encouragement

To one who is discouraged,

 A warm blanket

To a shivering child.

A helping hand

 To someone in need,

A listening ear

 To those needing to be heard,

A safe haven

To one seeking refuge.

Then, I’m a friend

To the lonely,

Comfort to the frightened,

The calm place

In the midst of emotional storms.

Besides that, I’m healing salve

To the wounded,

A fellow pilgrim

On life’s pathway,

Sharer of joy with those who celebrate.

I’m a loving daughter

To my parents,

Confidante to my sisters,

Ever-available companion

 To my husband and son.

And that’s not all.

I’m also God’s child

Learning His ways,

Listening for His voice,

Seeking His face.

Don’t we see?

We are, each one of us,

So much more

Than even the loftiest title can tell.

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Go Live... ~ Clair