The Journey of Parenting: Expectant Moms and Dads
The journey of becoming a different kind of parent begins long before you conceive or adopt your first child. It starts the moment you begin to open your heart and mind to the possibility of raising children, whether they are biologically yours or adopted into your family.
For me, the thought of raising children and envisioning the kind of environment I wanted to provide for them began as early as my secondary school days. Even then, I started to think about the conditions under which I would raise my children and what I could offer them that I didn’t have growing up.
I was deeply affected by things I witnessed in my family and the world around me, things that broke my heart and made me long for something different for my own children. For example, I wanted them to experience love in a way I hadn’t known, a bold, unhindered love.
One of the core desires I had for them was to give them love that went beyond the material things I could provide. I wanted it to be a love so tangible, so real, that it would shape the very essence of who they are and the identity they would grow into.
I made a conscious decision that despite not having grown up with expressions of physical affection, I would give my children that gift.
Along the way, this decision has led me to desire that many more children experience the same things I’ve committed to giving my own. This is the heart of this blog; this is why I’m here. I want to walk alongside you, demystify parenting, and make it feel as easy as a walk in the park.
I’m here to help you see that you, too, can be an excellent parent, fully surrendered to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. You can heal fully and become a conduit of love, offering your children the very things you may not have had growing up. And if you have been blessed with love and many of the things that contribute to a well-rounded, balanced child, there’s still more you can give.
Now that you’re expecting, I’m sure you have a million questions and so many emotions in your heart! I’ve been there. But don’t worry, we’ll take it one step at a time, one day at a time. You’ll soon realize that the “mountain of parenting” isn’t as big as it seems. Just breathe…
If you have any questions, feel free to send them in. The answer to your question might just provide the insight someone else needs.
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