Beyond Who I Think She Will Be

Today is 5-Minute Friday when we write for five minutes on one specific word without listening to those critical voices. We write simply out of that creative spirit deep inside. Join me, Lisa-Jo at The Gypsy Mama, and many other soul filled writers as we link up today for 5-Minute Fridays. Today’s word: Beyond

Six months ago the planning began. The anticipation started to mound. Boy or girl we did not know, but He knew all too well.

The big bed was moved. The crib was brought in. The rocker made its place by the window.

Ruminating over colors, names, and clothes, her identity began to take form.

Will she be passionate defending the least of these or will she quietly defend from afar? Will people give her energy or will solitude be her peace? Will words be her friends or numbers her allies? Will she ask to jump out of the tree or look up carefully from underneath?

My prayers make their way up to Heaven and she kicks reminding me, “Mommy, I am here.”

Beyond my thoughts of who I think she will be, I know, that she already is.

Her days are written, every one of them, beyond who I think she’ll become.

Beyond this place her purpose is complete – scripted right there from Heaven.

Five Minute Friday

Comments

17 responses to “Beyond Who I Think She Will Be”

  1. Linda Stoll Avatar

    I hear you!  I share hope for the days ahead with you today …

    1. Brenda @TripleBraided Avatar

      🙂 Thank you, Linda!

  2. Sharita Avatar

    What beautiful and sweet words! Thank you so much for sharing them with me — you have blessed me today. Glad I found you via FMF! 

    1. Brenda @TripleBraided Avatar

      Thank you!! Have a good weekend!

  3. Tracey P Avatar

    Beautiful!

    Visiting from Five Minute Friday.

  4. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Beautiful!! As a mom with a 2.5 year old daughter, I love this. She is nothing I ever dreamed she’d be and everything she’s supposed to be. Good luck as you prepare to meet and get to know your daughter.

    1. Brenda @TripleBraided Avatar

      Thank you, Sarah! I’m trying hard to not have expectations but remember that she is God’s creation – not mine. I find that I want her to be everything I’m not and want her to have everything I didn’t. 

  5. Jamie H Avatar

    So very beautiful. I saw you at She Speaks and intended to come over and meet you but I never did. So hi from the blogosphere!

    1. Brenda @TripleBraided Avatar

      Ahhh, I wish you had of! I know. I feel the same way. I’ve realized people were there since being back that I wish I could have met. Next time for sure! 🙂 

      1. Brenda @TripleBraided Avatar

        And, how was the weekend? Did you love it? What track were you on? I tried to leave a comment on your post today but couldn’t find where to do so. 🙂 

        1. Jamie H Avatar

           You have to click on my post title to get to the comments. Maybe I need to leave instructions somewhere at the top on my blog so people won’t get confused. hmm.  Anyhow, I was on the writer track, though I took classes for writers, speakers, and women’s ministry. It was so good. Such a fun time – overwhelming for sure though. What about you? which track and what did you think?

  6. Laurie Byrne Avatar
    Laurie Byrne

    Jer. 1:5  “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…..”

    It’s so awesome that our heavenly Father not only has great plans for us, but also our children! 

    Blessings to you and your precious child.

    1. Brenda @TripleBraided Avatar

      Thank you, Laurie! Yes, it is so humbling to think about!

  7. Denise Oldham Avatar
    Denise Oldham

    Heart touching.

  8. Barbie Avatar

    I remember when I was pregnant having all of these thoughts going through my mind.  Such an exciting time in your life!

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