Big Deal

It seems that in this day and age, having a 4th baby is quite a big deal. Now that my pregnancy is no longer a secret, it's actually quite amusing to see and hear the reaction from my friends and family.

Most of their expressions can be categorised into shock and disbelief, maybe even disgust and the other, genuine support and joy for me and my family.

For the former, I understand where they are coming from if they haven't yet put their trust in Jesus, after all, to nurture a child till he/she is a responsible adult is no mean feat, and without help from a Higher Being, it can be quite overwhelming.

No, I'm talking about those who profess to have faith in Christ yet when they heard about my pregnancy, speak to me in a chastising tone of voice. It is during times like this when I truly wish God had given me a thick skin to weather this type of remarks. But the fact is I am a highly sensitive person and find these kinds of negative remarks very hurtful. It is especially hard to get over because it is spoken by people who are supposed to love me.

But get over I must because no matter what the person says, I will rejoice in the Lord for the new life He has given me and my family. I firmly believe that every life and death is determined by God and that this baby is NOT an accident, but has been planned by God Himself since time began.

So there.