Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons? I Samuel 1:8

Hannah’s husband, Elkanah (wonder if his friends just called him Elk) overhead his wife crying for a child. As I read this I take some time and pray for many of my friends who desire to have children but have not. Understanding it is part of their loving Father’s will for them at this point in life. Also knowing their heart ache to understand his will.

Elkanah asks his wife “am not I better to thee than ten sons?”. Over the last 17 months I have learned of joys and challenges of being a parent I never expected. One of those challenges that many of would not want to admit to our spouses much less the world is that we often feel jealous of childs relationship with the other parent. There is a special love that a mother has with a child. As well there is something special about how a dad feels about his kid.

In expressing my love for my son and future daughter I never want my wife to feel loved any less. Love should multiply and not divide. I want her to know I loved her before our children and when they leave home someday I will still love her. I love her as wife and friend, not just as a mother.

Stephanie I know you are one of the 3 people in this world that read this. I want you to know I love our son and unborn daughter with all my heart. I want you to also know that I love and appreciate you for who God has created you to be. You are better to me than a million sons and daughters. I pray regardless of what colors are spare rooms are painted in you know you are very valuable and special to me as my friend and wife!

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