February 25th 2016
We love because He first loved us. – 1 John 4:19
At nearly one year of age, Jimmy was the light of our lives. He filled our days with such joy, wonder, laughter and love! I couldn’t imagine life being any better than this.
A visit with the doctor revealed that we were going to have a second child. My excitement was overshadowed by concern that I wouldn’t have enough room in my heart to love another child as much as I loved our first.
A phone call to my favorite therapist remedied the problem immediately. She was a wise woman with four children who had a strong relationship with God and a lot of life experience. My mom simply answered my plight saying, “You don’t divide love. You multiply it.”
Richie arrived thirty years ago today to fill our lives with new joy, wonder, laughter and love.
Our grown sons chose partners to share their lives and love. As our family circle is blessed with the addition of each grandchild, we continue to multiply the love in our hearts!
Prayer: Dear Lord, Thank you for the gift of family and the miracle of love!
– Carlene Blagrave