23 Weeks

You might have noticed by now,  that I'm nothing if not practical.

It's this,  plus the fact that I don't want to have to go through the 

frustration

and pain 

{again}

of returning things that I won't be able to use,

that has kept me from buying maternity clothes,  baby clothes,

decorating the nursery,  and even discussing names for our Sweet 7.

But,  this sweater is one exception.

It hangs on my bedroom door,  right across from the bed.

The last thing I see before I shut off the light,

 this little sweater that reminds me to hope.

To pray.   To never give up.  To love.

~

I wonder when I will be able to do all these things,

and if I will ever be able to do them?

For now, 

I guess the sweater will have to be enough.