I imagine women also used to be more in tune with their bodies because they had no access to modern birth control and therefore more likely to know. I’ve had two losses that were too early even for a drug store test to register, but my body knew without a doubt, and my heart did too.
I think there’s something about the initial phase of grief (at least in my experience) that says, “I wish I never knew,” or “I wish God just hadn’t given me a child whom he was just going to take again so early on.” But with the passage of time, and submission to God’s good plan, there can be a looking backing with gratitude for that little life, and an anticipatory looking forward to the joy of meeting that child in heaven.
Wow. These quotes are so powerful! I have wondered this same thing and your thoughts make sense to me. My miscarriages were later but I have seen the intense grief of those who were “young with child” (a lovely phrase)
I imagine women also used to be more in tune with their bodies because they had no access to modern birth control and therefore more likely to know. I’ve had two losses that were too early even for a drug store test to register, but my body knew without a doubt, and my heart did too.
I totally agree. That’s such a good point.
I think there’s something about the initial phase of grief (at least in my experience) that says, “I wish I never knew,” or “I wish God just hadn’t given me a child whom he was just going to take again so early on.” But with the passage of time, and submission to God’s good plan, there can be a looking backing with gratitude for that little life, and an anticipatory looking forward to the joy of meeting that child in heaven.
Enjoyed this read, thanks!
That makes total sense. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Esther.
Wow. These quotes are so powerful! I have wondered this same thing and your thoughts make sense to me. My miscarriages were later but I have seen the intense grief of those who were “young with child” (a lovely phrase)
I loved that Mary Carey poem. May be silly but I can’t wait to meet her in heaven!