A post on parenthood

Parenting:

*Something we know nothing about just yet. 

*Something many others who already have children have shared their opinions, perspectives and advice with us on.

 Among the typical, and some negative, perspectives that have been shared with us regarding parenthood,there has been one very insightful and uplifting perspective that has truly made me smile :).

Last week while Mahlon was at camp, a fellow member of our church family shared this perspective on parenting with him.
" I like to say, before the baby, your life has been like a black and white movie. As soon as this baby gets here, your life will be in color. And color is a good thing. Like movies. Some black and white movies are great. There are the classics that you never get tired of watching. And, not all color movies are wonderful. But, over all, life is better in color."

I found this to be such a unique and positive way to look at the change that is about to occur in our lives.
There are the black and white memories that Mahlon and I will always have of our time together as "just the two of us". We have shared many fun times together and have endless black and white memories for the scrapbooks. However, we can not wait for this precious baby to arrive and splash some color into our lives!
Thank you church family, for sharing this point of view with us!