be kind

Today marks my 25th appointment at the hospital for this pregnancy. I do not share that for pity. I actually have gotten to a point where I don’t mind going because I feel comforted knowing that my baby and I are being cared for so well. And I have hope knowing I’ll be here for happy moments one day. I have gained so much perspective and empathy visiting this place the last 8 months. I’ve watched so many walk in and out of these doors wondering what their story is. Are they walking in for the best day of their life? Are they walking in begging for a miracle? Are they walking in to tell someone goodbye? Are they walking in on cloud 9 but leaving completely broken? In February that was my story. And sadly my hardest walk hasn’t even happened yet. I watch others with completely different eyes. You never ever know what someone is going through. On the outside they could look like everything is going perfectly, but it’s the opposite. So just be kind. I could tell countless stories - good and bad ones I’ve had in these months. One bad encounter or naive comment could send me home for the rest of the day, but the smallest act of kindness could change my whole day.

Galatians 5:13 talks about using our freedom to love others. Until you’ve walked through extreme heartache, you don’t truly take this to heart…myself included. So just be kind and love the best you can🫶🏼

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