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| The couch where I sat and opened gifts. The venue where the shower was held is owned by one of my mom’s dear friends, who put together much of the beautiful decor. |
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| One of the many beautifully decorated tables. |
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| Another table. |
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| Nautical decor. |
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| One of my friends found a bunch of nautical- and mommy-related quotes. This one made me want to cry! |
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| Drink station. |
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| Only some of the delicious food. There was also a mashed potato bar, fruits, and veggies. |
The day of the shower, I realized something. Something significant.
I was not going to have a single blood relative in attendance.
That struck me…because many showers are thrown by moms, aunts, grandmas, or cousins. Mine, however, was being thrown by my friends, my mother-in-law, and my stepmom.
And as I think about that, I realize how completely blessed I am. That these women did all of this for me, not out of some sort of obligation…but because they love me. They love this baby. They wanted to do this.
Of course, if I’d had blood relatives here in town, I know they would have done the same thing. I’m just super blessed that way.
You see, being pregnant and all that goes along with it has been wonderful. But it’s also been hard.
It’s been a huge reminder to me that my mom isn’t here anymore. She died 10 years ago, so she wasn’t here for my college graduation or my wedding either. But this…this feels different.
And I was feeling really sad about the fact that she wouldn’t be at my shower.
Then, my friends and family did something amazing (on top of all the work they did throwing a beautiful shower). Something I didn’t expect. But I should have, knowing how wonderful they are.
Your Turn: Have you ever received an unexpected gift?
I'm glad you had such a wonderful baby shower, Lindsay. I love, love, love the special gift. I got tears in my eyes reading about the quilt. What a thoughtful gesture. That quilt is sure to be a treasured item.
It definitely is, Keli! It was stitched with love.
So beautiful!! I can relate to your heartache over not having your mom there–my mom died when my oldest child was only 2 years old. My mom never said her other 3 grandchildren. But you are richly blessed with such amazing friends!!
It's so hard, isn't it? But yes…I am most definitely blessed. Thanks for sharing, Ronie! It's so nice to know others can relate, although I'd never wish it on anyone!
Oh my goodness! That is so beautiful! You should submit this story to The Pretty Blog. I think they'd love it! How blessed are you?
I shed a few tears. Your friends have given you such a wonderful gift of love.
http://www.theprettyblog.com/family-and-kids/?utm_source=menu
Thanks, Elaine! I've never heard of that blog. I'll check it out!
And yes…wonderful indeed.
This brought tears to my eyes, Lindsay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart! What a cherishedl love your whole family is wrapped in. <3
Thanks for reading and stopping by, Amanda! I certainly am lucky to be cherished like I am.
How amazingly sweet, Lindsay! So cool that you have friends like that.
Isn't it? I'm so blessed!
Beautiful! So very happy that God has given you such extended family and friends.
Thanks, Cara. I'm very happy about that too. 🙂
You got me crying over here Lindsay. Beautiful.
Haha, my goal was achieved. Just kidding. Thanks for being here and taking time to read this, Lisa!
I'm still wiping my tears away. This is so beautiful, Lindsay. You are blessed, beyond compare, and so is Baby Harry. I'm sad I couldn't be at your shower, so thank you for offering me a glimpse of it here. 🙂 I can't wait to meet that baby of yours!!! And I can't wait to give you a hug in two weeks.
I wish you could have been here too! And yay for less than 2 weeks!!! Miss you, friend.
What a beautiful-beyond-words celebration of you and your baby, Lindsay!
Thanks, Beth. It was. It really was.