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Last week, my wife and I felt so overwhelmed with our new responsibilities as parents that we just held each other and broke down in tears. All we felt like doing was TAKE A VACATION FROM OUR OWN LIVES
No one really tells you how challenging parenting can be when you see the cute family photos. It& #39;s been months of a steady routine of baby care and we felt like we had missed out on every other aspect of our lives.
I didn& #39;t feel like I was giving a 100% to the other aspects of my life like my secular job and ministry, while my wife didn& #39;t feel like she had caught a break; all the way from pregnancy, a challenging delivery, recovery and now parenting.
We took each other on a mini-date (with baby of course) to clear our heads. We also spoke vulnerably about how we felt. I reassured my wife of how much I love her, how beautiful she is, and how grateful and privileged I am to be doing this with her by my side
She also reassured me of her love, & told me how great I& #39;m doing as a dad & that I have been so supportive and involved every step of the way without pressuring her. We both felt strengthened & encouraged after the conversation and got the drive to hit the & #39;parenting& #39; road again
More than ever, we see the need to be intentional. Amidst the routine, the family and in-law visits and pressures, fatigue, emotions, breastfeeding pressure and challenges, recovery, increased financial responsibilities...
...sleepless nights, babys& #39; cry and fluctuating schedule, conflicts, and stress all within few months; it& #39;s very easy to drift apart as a couple. Thankfully, we are communicating every step of the way. We are doing it together and supporting each other
We have been blessed with a rare opportunity, to love a child like God loves us; a gift to the next generation. This has redefined our definition of success at this time.
It& #39;s still challenging, but we are more grateful for every smile, chuckle and cheer from our little man.
It& #39;s still challenging, but we are more grateful for every smile, chuckle and cheer from our little man.
