A CHILD IS COMING
“The Lord has filled my heart with joy; how happy I am because of what he has done!” – 1 Samuel 2:1
After years of frustration, Hannah’s prayer for motherhood has finally come to
pass. In the Gospel, a pregnant Mary rejoiced with her long-barren
cousin Elizabeth, who was also with child. These stories speak strongly
to me and my wife.
Three years ago, our prayer for parenthood had been granted. After
failing a fertility procedure and being told there was no way for me and
my wife to get pregnant naturally, we found ourselves with child. It
was truly a miracle. And when our doctor was calculating the date we
conceived, we found out that it happened on December 25, 2011— a
Christmas gift indeed. But after eight weeks, the heartbeat of our child
suddenly stopped. No reason. No explanation. The miracle was over. The
gift that was given was suddenly taken away. “Why?” This question
haunted us for a long time.
But the Lord has promised me that I am destined to be a father. And I
am holding on to that promise. And I know, without a speck of doubt in
my heart, that I will be proclaiming the same prayers that Hannah and
Mary offered God. Orange V. Garcia (orange_garcia@hotmail.com)
Reflection:
Do you have a dream that has not come to pass? Do you have a blessing
that was suddenly withdrawn from you? Hold on to God’s promise and never
doubt that He always delivers.
Lord,
teach me to be grateful for the life You have given me — including the
frustrations and imperfections. Teach me to continue to believe.
Blessed Jacopone da Todi, pray for us.
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