I know why they call this quickening.
It is my heart, pounding ahead as I laugh and press my hand to my chest, willing it to quiet so I may feel movement again...
It is my breath, coming faster and faster, husband laughing from his pillow at my breathless anticipation of another flutter...
It is the thankfulness racing through my body, filling my veins, exploding from my lips in praise to the Maker of this little one, He Who sustains this new life, Who sustains me as I carry it...
For you are alive! You move within me. You respond to the food that I eat with somersaults and kicks. You react to my sleepiness and come awake, somehow knowing that I will thrill to the movement, no matter how tired I am.
The awakening begins with me, brought by the joy that is *you*.
I know why they call this quickening.
It is my heart, pounding ahead as I laugh and press my hand to my chest, willing it to quiet so I may feel movement again...
It is my breath, coming faster and faster, husband laughing from his pillow at my breathless anticipation of another flutter...
It is the thankfulness racing through my body, filling my veins, exploding from my lips in praise to the Maker of this little one, He Who sustains this new life, Who sustains me as I carry it...
For you are alive! You move within me. You respond to the food that I eat with somersaults and kicks. You react to my sleepiness and come awake, somehow knowing that I will thrill to the movement, no matter how tired I am.
The awakening begins with me, brought by the joy that is *you*.
I know why they call this quickening.
31 fellow travelers shared:
Yay! Isn't it just the BEST feeling? So happy for you.
Oh hooray hooray! I'm so excited for you! Such a blessing and joy to feel him/her!
Elise, I'm so, so glad you are feeling your tiny one move! I just want to say 'yay, yay, yay!!!' Bless you and your sweet family!
Such a beautiful time! I'm so, so happy for you and your family!
My tears are flowing with a smile on my face!! I love you, darling daughter!
Mama
Hi Elise :) What a joy! Hugs & prayers, Q
You write powerfully. Yea for your happy day.
(((Elise))),
~huge smile, here~
Such joy!
~Stacy
Elise,
This brought tears to my eyes as I remember. Enjoy! Isn't is so precious?
That is one of the most wonderful feelings in the world! Love ya!
It's amazing how a tiny flutter in the womb can create such a big leap in the heart!
So happy for you!
~Anna
Gracious, wonderful God! Elise, your writing always gently turns my face to the Father.
So beautiful, Elise, and so true! I am so happy for you and this little life that grows within your body. Here's to more movements!
What a beautiful blessing! Praise God!
Your excitement makes me smile, my heart is so full of joy for you.
Elise,
I am so happy you are feeling the baby moving. Yay!! I am enjoying the feelings so much. I am starting to feel them more and more. In the early morning hours when I really want to be sleeping he wakes me up with his kicks and flips, but I welcome it with a big smile. It's wonderful. I can't wait until Jeremy can feel it too.
Love, Amy
Praising the Father with you today...huge big smile over here! "Hugs and Lovies" as Lorelei likes to say...
Rejoicing with you, my friend! And enjoying those movements from my little one as well. Aren't they grand?
I am so glad I found your blog. What a beautiful post. congratulation's to you!!
So thrilled for you. I have been feeling my little one this week too. Isn't it such a gift to "feel" the life inside!
I know exactly what you are talking about! :) beautiful ...
You expressed it wonderfully! We're having those same feelings over here ...
It isn't any less amazing the second or fourth time is it?
:)
Beautiful, simply beautiful.
Oh, and that song - it might be hope- it is KILLING me!! Thank you.
Oh Elise, how beautiful!
This is beautiful...brought back so many happy memories. :o)
I am so very happy for you!
Rejoicing with you in your blessing. How wonderful those first few flutters - how it comforts the anxious heart - life - such a beautiful gift from God.
Blessings,
~martie
Love this feeling!
Goosebumps... and tears.
It's that way with God, too, yes? The awakening begins with us, brought by the Joy of *Him*!
Oh, to quicken this heart too...
Beautiful, Elise...
Ann
Oh, my very favorite thing about pregnancy...what a wonderful miracle. Yes, may it be true in the spiritual as in the natural. For we are pregnant with the expectation of Him. :) Love to you... I've missed you.
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