My heart was guarded for years. The years of infertility, the hurt and sadness, the reality caused me to guard my heart. For years, I dreaded Mother's Day. But over the years, God has healed my hurting heart. And He has given me a gift of love for children.
My heart is wide open now. I didn't know I could have this much love to go around. But each day as I enter our Pre-K 3 classroom, I can't help but smile as I'm greeted by the little children.
"Oh look, Miss Debbie is here."
They gather around me for hugs. They call my name and want to share a story with me. They want my attention as I'm trying to put away my purse and other belongings in my desk. But I can't help but stop and ...listen.
I silently thank God for giving me this gift. For opening my heart to this kind of love I never knew was inside of me. And I give Him thanks for not forgetting my desire for kids.
Yes, He answered my prayer but in a way I didn't expect. He opened my heart WIDE to love many children.
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Blessings and love,
