Saturday, May 26, 2007

Quite the group.

A couple weeks ago, a group of ladies was asked to pose for this picture. If you look at the ladies on the right you may be able to guess what the picture was for. But just in case you aren't in the mood to guess, this is the embarazadas. Now should I let you translate that, or just tell you it's all the expectant mom's?! Yes, there are six of us!

We are lined up, right to left, in order of due date, 2 in August, 1 in September, 2 in November and 1 in December. Beginning on the far right is Nancy, she is expecting number 10; Cristina, expecting her first, is next to her; this is the 3rd child for Letica; and Rebekah, who is Cristina's sister in-law, is carrying her first; you know me and this is ocho for us; and ending on the far left is Elida, who is holding her oldest child and expecting her second.

There is no hesitation when I say it is an honor to be an expectant mother here in Uruguay. Biblically, motherhood is a wonderful thing bringing into the world the blessing of children. Many people are doing everything they can to avoid having children, and if they have them it may or may not be a good thing. But here in Uruguay everyone loves children. No one has called me crazy, or reminded me of the benefits of a small family. Instead, we have been surprised to see people so excited and telling us how happy they are about our little "Uruwashito".

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