Above Rubies Daily Encouragement Blogs
BABY, YOU’RE WORTH IT!
BABY, YOU’RE WORTH IT!
By Jenny Silliman
Morning sickness, nighttime too,
Sleepy and tired the whole day through,
Oh thank You God! A baby!
Money’s tight and clothes don’t fit,
More to sew and mend and knit,
Oh thank You God! A baby!
Baby stuff is everywhere,
And I just sit here in my chair.
Oh thank You God! A baby!
Daddy declares, “We’re going out to eat!”
“Then ties my shoes, I can’t reach my feet.”
Oh thank You God! A baby!
Waiting and waiting, and pains at last,
Only false labor and due date past,
Oh thank You God! A baby!
Out in public, huge and humble,
“Is this your first?” “My sixth,” I mumble.
Oh thank You God! A baby!
Strangers’ advice, looks and sneers,
Taking comments, jokes, and jeers,
Oh thank You God! A baby!
Five children in tow, one on the way,
Out shopping my nerves begin to fray,
Oh thank You God! A baby!
Aches and pains and heavy with child,
Can’t wait to put Baby down awhile.
Oh thank You God! A baby!
The pains begin, they’re good and strong,
Pray and labor all night long.
Oh thank You God! A baby!
Labor and sweat and bear the pain,
Husband works to share the strain,
Oh thank You God! A baby!
The babe is born, oh sweet reward.
What a blessed gift from the Lord.
Oh thank You God! A Baby!
