for a while now i have had this feeling that God is calling me to work in the Pro-life movement. It comes in subtle whispers. I notice myself reading alot of books about Natural Family Planning (NFP). I am friends with an amazing teacher of NFP in the Charlotte area, who has given me amazing encouragement and points of contact. Through my own journey of trying to conceive, I have learned so much about the human body, and the truly incredible gift of life. Being able to create with my husband and God, these amazing little people has been one of the best experiences of my life. I know that some aren't as blessed to have getting pregnant come easily. My parents struggled for years before turning to adoption, for which I am eternally grateful.
I have been researching and debating on which method to become a teacher of NFP, as there are several choices. My biggest fears are not having the time to commit with 3 small children at home. Will I get the chance to truly touch the lives of couples in the amazing way? Will i be the saving grace for a marriage that could be falling apart from infertility? Do i want to take on that role in other peoples lives? Will i even be good at it? While I do have a passion for it, I worry that like most projects i set out to do, Ill give up too easily. Do i have the means to get the necessary training required to teach?
I know the need it great, as I read stories everyday about women struggling to conceive, and it truly hurts my heart. I want to help couples. I want to serve the Lord to the best of my ability. I don't know what I am capable of, only God knows that. I know that if this is something He is truly calling me to do then He will light my path...I have to place my passion and desires in His hands each day. I love this lesson because it applies so much to the process of having a baby. Babies are gifts from above. A perfect image of the DIVINE CREATOR of all life. I am thankful for the loving hand of the Lord in this endeavor. I am thankful for my Catholic faith so as to have a TRUE understanding of the sanctity of life. I am thankful for my wonderful, God given husband who encourages me and truly helps guide my soul to heaven by serving the Lord. I ask for your prayers for my path to be well lit, and easy to follow...
I taught natural childbirth classes for 3 years with 3 kids under 6, initially. It was a glorious time. I was well paid and people came to me to hear me talk about my obsession. I taught 40 couples in those 3 years. I went out of town for tax deductible conventions. I will always treasure that experience and wonder if my life will ever lean that way again.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't have done it without my husband's full support, cooperation, and even sacrifice. He had to work around my schedule and be totally available to be in charge of the kids. Sometimes the couples had an older child that he would babysit during class. Without his commitment, it would have been a nightmare for our relationship. We don't have family in town and didn't have babysitters so the burden lay totally on him. I think I'll go thank him right now.