Oct. 11, 2006 - My Longing Fulfilled!
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12
As a little girl all I ever remember wanting to be was a Mama! I am sure there was maybe a passing teacher, nurse or librarian phase, but truly there was never anything else that I consistently longed to be. As time went on and I grew older and wiser (*grin*) I realized that my dream also included a Daddy for all those beautiful babies I was going to have.
In 1990 the Lord allowed the first part of my dream to unfold when I became Mrs. Tim Cash. That was wonderful and I couldn't have asked for a better man, but there was still a longing in my heart and a secret fear that maybe I never would really be a Mama. As so often happens, though, my fears were put to rest and the hope in my heart was realized!
October 11,1992 I became a Mama! Rachel Kristin Cash entered our lives and I have never been the same since. I would sit and rock her and sob! I am sure hormones played a small part in my tears, but they truly were tears of thanksgiving for this precious gift wrapped in the person of Rachel!
The years have slipped past so quickly and our little girl is fast becoming a young woman. We were able to take Rachel out for dinner last week, just the 3 of us! With 4 others in the house, this was a rare and special time! Tim was able to share with Rachel about the gift of purity that she would one day have the privilege of giving her husband if she chose to remain steadfast and sure in her walk with the Lord. We then gave her a sterling silver ring with a heart in the center and the word "Purity" etched in the top. Serious heart-to-hearts are somewhat difficult for Rachel as she is more of a private thinker, but she endured it well and I even think she actually enjoyed it just a tad.
It was neat, though, because sitting directly behind Rachel at the next booth was an older lady by herself who would have had to be hearing-challenged not to have overhead at least some of our conversation. As dinner came to a close and Tim and Rachel headed for the door, this lady stopped me and told me she had something to share with me.
She asked me to tell Tim what an amazing job she felt he did as Rachel's Daddy affirming her and sharing God's truths with her. Then she asked me to tell Rachel that she had prayed for her as she sat there and that she would continue to do so in the days to come! What an encouragement the Lord allowed us all to experience from a seemingly lone diner who was really dining with the King of Kings after all!
So today I wish my "little girl" a very heartfelt Happy Birthday! Thank you for making my dreams come true and for being the kind of daughter any Mama would be thrilled to have! You have exceeded my wildest dreams as a daughter and I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for you in the years to come!!
I am proud to be your Mama!!
I love you!!
Comments
Oct. 11, 2006 - Lovely!
Posted by momofgirls
Happy Birthday dear Rachel!
Thank you Barb for sharing that. It is encourging to me as we have three girls to nurture and guide. I was especially blessed to hear how the sweet lady near you made it a point to tell you she was (and would be) praying! How wonderful!
Jen
Oct. 12, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by gal51
This just brought tears to my eyes ... thanks for sharing and tell your precious daughter happy birthday!!
~Heather
Oct. 23, 2006 - Always a Blessing!
Posted by OneyJones
Every single time I read what you've shared from your heart here, my eyes well up with tears. It ALWAYS touches my soul. What a beautiful family you have, Barb.
May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you. Happy (belated) Birthday, Rachel.
