I've got birth on the brain. I don't know why...;) I've thought a lot lately about my birth experience with Merritt, and how, though I had my wonderful husband by my side, birth was essentially a solitary experience. In the end, I accomplished for my son something no one else could do for him: I birthed him into this world. Well, I recently saw Merritt birthed again...and I didn't do it. I watched from the sidelines, the silent encourager, as his father led him into the waters of baptism, as his father uttered the sacred prayer, as his father immersed his body in water and brought it forth again, and as his father conferred upon him the gift of the Holy Ghost. This was just as essential a birth as the one I performed, and I was amazed to see the light and life in both their faces. I birthed Merritt into this life, a living soul, and Chad birthed him into a new life as a disciple of Christ. We all have work: mother and father, man and woman, creator of human tabernacles and priesthood holder, I am so grateful for my role, and grateful for a worthy husband who faithfully fulfills his own.
Friday, August 13, 2010
A Different Sort of Birth Day
I've got birth on the brain. I don't know why...;) I've thought a lot lately about my birth experience with Merritt, and how, though I had my wonderful husband by my side, birth was essentially a solitary experience. In the end, I accomplished for my son something no one else could do for him: I birthed him into this world. Well, I recently saw Merritt birthed again...and I didn't do it. I watched from the sidelines, the silent encourager, as his father led him into the waters of baptism, as his father uttered the sacred prayer, as his father immersed his body in water and brought it forth again, and as his father conferred upon him the gift of the Holy Ghost. This was just as essential a birth as the one I performed, and I was amazed to see the light and life in both their faces. I birthed Merritt into this life, a living soul, and Chad birthed him into a new life as a disciple of Christ. We all have work: mother and father, man and woman, creator of human tabernacles and priesthood holder, I am so grateful for my role, and grateful for a worthy husband who faithfully fulfills his own.
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3 comments :
What a neat insight! That is so true. Sounds like a special day. Thanks so much for sharing. I'll think of baptism in a new light now.:)
Congrats Merritt! What a wonderful step you have taken! We are proud of you and your desire to follow the Savior. Love you!
Hooray for the differences between men and women! I love that, like you said, we have different roles and we need each other to be complete. I know pregnancy can be trying at times, but aren't you glad that you get to be the one feeling the little kicks and movements inside?
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