I realize that title may have you thinking that we brought twins home or something. Do you think we are nuts??? (I realize that wouldn't be nuts for some people, but for me it would!)
We do have a growing family though. Wendy's mom is engaged after being widowed 6 years ago, so on June 20 Lilly will officially have a new grandpa... grandpa Joe. He's a great guy and we are thrilled for them.
And, last night we learned that Elliott's brother and his wife are expecting their first baby in October, so Lilly will have another cousin soon.
I'm going to confess here that upon learning the news of the new baby I immediately felt jealous. That's not a feeling I'm proud of, but it's the truth. I wouldn't trade Lilly for anything, but I'm a little sad (and yes, jealous) that I didn't get to experience the joy and attention of being the pregnant daughter in law. That's petty and selfish, I know, but I also know that anyone who has struggled with infertility will understand. Our waiting for Lilly was more a journey of worry and angst for our family rather than the pure joy and anticipation of a pregnancy.
I know that Elliott's family love Lilly like crazy and that won't change, but I just pray that there won't be any thoughts of this new child being "more" a Trevino than Lilly. I'm sure that nobody will really think that, but this mommy still worries for my little girl. *** NOTE*** Just after typing that sentence Elliott's mom called to assure us/Lilly that she will always have the special place of being their first grandchild. Thank the Lord for great timing because I was getting all teary writing this post! I know that God will answer my prayers and remove the "junk" in my heart so that I can be truly happy for the new family. It IS very exciting!
It's going to be a big year! I'm on "processing" overload.
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