06/05/2026
To our dearest Eli, for five years, you were a silent prayer. We had it all planned out; the timing, the season, the way our lives would look when you arrived. I even told God I wanted a winter baby. 🕊️
Then came the IVF journey. The needles, the waiting, and the moment we realized you were the only embryo to develop. Our one shot. Our miracle of one.
You didn't arrive in the winter. You came in the heat of summer, proving that our plans were small compared to God’s perfect timing.
❤️Now, in the messy, beautiful reality of our days, I find the "truth" behind the struggle:
When I think: "He won’t let me get ready for the day," the truth is I spent nearly 2,000 days begging for a little boy who would never want to let me go.
When I think: "I should be working instead of playing on the floor," the truth is I’m not 'just' playing; I’m building his foundation. This is the one "deadline" that cannot be moved.
When I whisper: "I can’t get him to fall asleep," the truth is I’m getting extra minutes with the miracle I once feared I’d never hold.
When I feel: "I have no idea how to be a good mom," the truth is the fact that you are here, breathing and safe in my arms, is proof that I was hand-picked for this exact role.
📸Whether I’m behind the lens .co.za or building brands at you are the "why" behind every shutter click and every strategy. You didn’t take me away from my work; you gave my work a soul. You didn't slow me down; you gave me a reason to run.
🌸To the mama still waiting for her "yes" or feeling overwhelmed by the "now":
I know the weight of the empty years and the current weight of the "too much." But please remember: the version of you that survived the waiting is the same version that can handle the stretching.
🌿You aren't failing because it’s hard; you’re growing because it’s worth it. Your miracle might not arrive in the season you asked for, but when it does, you’ll realize God’s timing was always the masterpiece. 🤍
Which "truth" is your heart sitting with today? Let’s share in the comments. 👇