Daughters

        Have I mentioned that I am thrilled that we are having twins? I really can't tell you how excited I am. This blessing is so unexpected, but everyday I am more and more grateful that there are two little girls in there! (Several people have said to me, "Better you than me, I'd never be able to handle it." And I'm thinking to myself, "Yes, it is better that this is my life because I couldn't be happier! I want these babies - both of them-  more than anything!) This past Sunday, while visiting a Church, we met a woman who insisted that I meet her identical twin daughters who are 18 years old. They were beautiful, articulate, confident, and a pleasure to talk to. Their sweet mother was telling me how just the night before she had gone out for coffee with her daughters and they were talking about how they are clones of each other but they love their life and being a twin. I got goosebumps thinking about going out for coffee or tea with my girls in eighteen years and getting to enjoy their friendships and unique and wonderful perspectives on life. I can hardly wait! But until then I am not going to wish away a moment. I will enjoy every deep wide-eyed look, lullaby, slobbery kiss, silly song, bath time with toys and bubbles, and every hectic moment filled with these little girls. Sonora and her sisters, our daughters, their worth is beyond measure and I am beyond blessed!