You know that question--where do you see yourself in five, ten years? That's what my dreams have been about. Very small, short pictures pop into my head. They are a little blurry, but so defined at the same time. [I know this isn't making much sense, I'm even confused. Hang in there.]
Like I see our larger family in a house we built with land to frolic and play. With a clothes-line. I had one growing up and as much as I hated my mom making me run out to the line right before it started to rain to get the clothes down, those are some of my favorite memories. Oh, and a chicken-coop. [This is not a joke, folks. See I use the word, folks, I am so a chicken-coop type of person. Although my husband definitely thinks otherwise.] I want to be able to go out to my backyard and get fresh eggs. Just one or two chickens, that's not asking much, right? But I want a cool looking coop. Like this one.
Back to the larger family. Andrew and I have talked, we want three, four, kids. [He even said max five. I couldn't believe it. Hey, we already have the mini-van for it.] And I know God is speaking to us about this. I'm going to keep His words close to my heart, and see where He leads us. [And why does my uterus keep begging for another baby right now, when I still have a newborn?! Craziness, I tell you.]
With these dreams, I have a wish. I want more and more for our lives to reflect God's love for His people. I don't want others to look at us and see material things. Like the best of the best. But I want others to see love first and foremost. Love for them. Love for others. Love for Him.
Who knows what will come in five, ten years. But it's fun to dream. Yes?
8 comments:
I totally get that! I have a 3 month old, and I still get baby fever every time I see a baby (her included). We've got two kids right now, but we'd really like a few more.
And, the chickens. I used to have a few. Then we moved to the suburbs. We're dying to get back to the country, and we've been considering a backyard coop in the meantime.
Abra, just when I thought I couldn't like you more, you go and write a post like this :)
Your dream life? Sounds fabulous to me! Chickens, babies, and all. But the best part of the post -what resonated with me most- is the desire to be good examples of God's love. That we would all make this our first priority, regardless of what our plans or dreams may be.
awesome! love this! we want the chicken coop/garden dream too. i don't think our landlord here at the apartment would go for it so it is a future dream too for us. :)
I can relate to everything about this post. Even the chickens! God has placed those beautiful dreams on your heart and in your mind for a reason. Keep dreaming and listening to God's nudging...so excited for you and your fam to see the doors He opens for you!
I love being able to dream... and as some dreams come true it shapes new dreams to be dreamed... you know?
Steph
I want chickens too! and Rett does not/ Hence, no chickens currently out back. And I felt the same about more babies a few months back, but right now I'm REALLY glad Rett said no...I think the exhaustion has definitely taken up permanent residence in my bones...but i will def come visit you in the boonies in a few years:) And your chickens!
I completely get that dream. I have the same one! Mine also includes growing my own produce, too bad I don't even have a yard right now. I am so jealous of your head start, and your ability to expand your family the "traditional" way. But I know God has different plans for me to adopt children who might otherwise not know Him or be cared for. Who knows, maybe someday I will have a house full of God's children!
I love this. This is my dream too. And each day I realize more and more than my dreams are coming true. We just found out we are expecting our fourth, and I am elated! My husband wants to be done, and I of course, would love to have just one or two more ;) I will pray about it, but ultimately respect his decision. What can be happier than a house full of children? And chickens! ;) We have chickens. And the fresh eggs are the best. We love our 20 acres out here in the country. We've had to give up a lot of "things" in order for me to stay home, and add to our family, but it is all so worth it!
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