I had a dream last night that I was a Mother. I dreamed about walking down a hallway (I am assuming I am in my future home).. and I clearly remember it being hardwood floors, because my feet were cold.
I turned the corner, and saw the most beautiful child, in a crib, looking over at me. Blonde hair, in a baby blue jumper.
I went over, and as tears ran down my cheeks, I lifted this baby into my arms, and lost myself in the joy of the moment.
My dream, or what I remember of it - is only about 20 sceonds long. But it has been on my mind all day. The feeling I woke up to was incredible, I could not fall back asleep. Even as I re-play the dream, I amoverwhelmed by the thought of becoming a Mom. I have always known my ache in life was for children, and to have my own children one day. Maybe that is why I chose teaching as a career.
This dream though, and even though it is a dream.. has really changed my heart. That, I am actually growing up - with no way to stop or slow down.
I asked God this morning if there is any significance to this dream, if there is a purpose, or just something that was random & meaningless. It was so amazing.
Maybe it is because I am a puppy-Mom now haha, and I have really grown a love for her, and being her care-giver.
I just cannot get that moment out of my mind!!
Ahh.. what a perfect way to wake up, I will never forget that feeling --- and I know when I do become a Mother one sweet day --- I will cry, a lot LOL
I guess I have a few more years to go though, but I will admit I have sight-shopped in the baby sections before -- SOO CUTE!
Jenna
- Jenna Dowling
- Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.
4 comments:
hi Jenna! (I am a friend of Shari's)
That was a great dream that you had! I love dreams. Sometimes we dream about things that are near to our heart. But often our dreams are a way for God to speak to us, kinda like parables. Babies represent new life, innocence, sometimes a gifting that we have within us. Maybe God is going to show you that you have a gift inside of you that you didn't even know was there and it will bring you great joy, just like the baby did in your dream?!
Keep dreaming!! (And ask God to show you what it means!) ;o)
Thanks Holly! I rarely dream (maybe once a month) but when I do it's so vivid that I am consumed with it. I have always loved children (I am in school to become a teacher) -- but in the past year or so, God has slowly been challenging me with what type of children to teach, and my direction in life. Being 20 is such a task.. as I feel like I should be settling, and creating a foundation for my future, but the more I try to make decisions, the more I feel God changing my heart. One thing I do know though - my future will be full of cute curly haired babies!
Thanks for reading my blog!!
Jenna
Thanks Holly! I rarely dream (maybe once a month) but when I do it's so vivid that I am consumed with it. I have always loved children (I am in school to become a teacher) -- but in the past year or so, God has slowly been challenging me with what type of children to teach, and my direction in life. Being 20 is such a task.. as I feel like I should be settling, and creating a foundation for my future, but the more I try to make decisions, the more I feel God changing my heart. One thing I do know though - my future will be full of cute curly haired babies!
Thanks for reading my blog!!
Jenna
Jenna
I find Holly's comments interesting on this dream - as I read the post I also had a sense that this was about new things - perhaps even a relationship where you might be mentoring someone... a new baby in Christ perhaps. Anyhow just something to think and pray about.
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