Talents

I am continually amazed by those who have talents. I know, we all have them... but some talents are just so....well, amazing!!



I love hearing musical talent. Maybe more so because I don't know anything about music. I also am amazed at those who have the talent of being put-together. They have this inate sense of color and of what goes together. Their makeup is always perfect, their hair is perfect and so are their outfits. Then you walk into their home and everything is decorated so nicely. Amazing I tell you! I am so jealous of women who posses these talents.



So, the other day after seeing some of these "blessed women" I felt jealousy creeping in and began to wonder why I couldn't have been blessed with a talent like that. One that I could actually use and be proud of......



Then I felt guilty for questioning God and his wisdom in giving us talents that are uniquely ours. So after some thinking and a prayer asking me to recognize and be grateful for my talents, this is what I came up with.



My talent is...... DRUMROLL PLEASE......



BIRTHING!!!!!!



Yep, that is right folks. I am a very talented birther.



But really, as I got to thinking about it I became more aware and thankful for the ability I have to grow perfect babies without any pregnancy complications and to birth them without need of drugs or intervention. Now, just as someone who does have a musical talent would never think herself above those who don't I realize that this does not make me any better than the next lady and no offense is meant by this post.

But I am extremely blessed to have this talent. I look around and just about every one I know has c-sections. I have had five children and never even needed pain medication. Two of these children were born outside of a hospital I am able to be aware of my body and work with it, mind over matter if need be. I am able to face this struggle and be strengthened and empowered by it. I am able to trust the Lord and the body he created for me while believing that this was what my body was designed to do. I trust my instincts even in the light of professional opinion.

What a huge blessing it is to have been able to experience each of my births in this manner.



So, yes......as strange as it may seem I am claiming the talent of creating and delivering life. And I am forever grateful to my Heavenly Father for bestowing this talent upon me.