The day before Elliott was born our family was at church and I was having a conversation with a friend and was telling her my anxieties of bringing home a new baby and my concerns with how it would affect Merrin's whole world. This friend told me something that no one else had ever mentioned. Most people tell you how hard things are going to be with having two when you are just getting used to being a mom of one, etc. but this wonderful friend said, "Bethany, don't you realize what a beautiful gift you will be giving Merrin"? I had never stopped to think of it that way. Being the worrier that I am, I just thought that Merrin might be jealous or hurt in some way by not understanding that mommy will now have to split her time between her and baby brother. What an amazing change of the way you look at things!! For those of you out there that have siblings, I'm sure you would all agree that they truly are a beautiful gift from God. I can't imagine not having my sister in my life as well as my brother and sister-n-laws. Merrin has not only surpassed my expectations but she is in complete love with her baby brother. Of course I know there are hard days ahead and we are certainly having to watch our "little helper" so that she isn't too rough with baby brother but for now I'll focus on what a beautiful gift Elliott truly is to our family! God is certainly amazing and baby Elliott has had a terrific first week! 
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We'll have to get together after tax season ends...we'll be right there with ya in Sept. Good luck and he's beautiful!
Oh, you made me cry...that is such a beautiful thought. Thank you for sharing this post. I am an only child so I am already stressing about one day (so not even pregnant) adding another member to our family, so you helped give me some much needed peace. So glad Merrin is loving her beautiful baby brother :)
AWE... that gave me the warm fuzzies! Merrin certainly does look happy to have a baby brother :)
Those are some inspiring words, Bethany! You have given me a new way to look at the impact on Benjamin our new little one will have. Thank you!
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