This is beautifully written. My husband and I don’t have children yet, but since I recently became an aunt (which is awesome!!), I’ve been thinking a lot about it. Honestly, while I’ve always wanted children, I’ve been a bit afraid of the idea of becoming a mother because I don’t want to go into it thinking they will fulfill something in me that’s lacking. Like you said, children are image-bearers; they’re real, individual people. I really appreciate this insight, though: “motherhood has been a space for becoming; it has shaped and reshaped me to look more like Christ.” This feels important, so I’m going to ponder it for a while.
Also, if you end up writing that book, I will definitely buy it!
This is beautifully written. My husband and I don’t have children yet, but since I recently became an aunt (which is awesome!!), I’ve been thinking a lot about it. Honestly, while I’ve always wanted children, I’ve been a bit afraid of the idea of becoming a mother because I don’t want to go into it thinking they will fulfill something in me that’s lacking. Like you said, children are image-bearers; they’re real, individual people. I really appreciate this insight, though: “motherhood has been a space for becoming; it has shaped and reshaped me to look more like Christ.” This feels important, so I’m going to ponder it for a while.
Also, if you end up writing that book, I will definitely buy it!