Comments on: One Wild and Precious Life

By: Heather G.

Heather G. — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:56:39 +0000

Cath, I love your writing. You are truly so inspiring. Whenever I need a pick me up or a reminder of the gift of motherhood I think about your wonderful example of patience and love. You are such a wonderful Mother and friend. I am blessed by your friendship. Lots of love from DC!!

By: Michelle L.

Michelle L. — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:02:59 +0000

bless you Catherine. You brought me to tears. And I live right in Salt Lake if you need someone to help you hold all those sweet babies.

By: sweetpea

sweetpea — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:48:56 +0000

Congrats to you!! I LOVE this post, as I can relate very well. After 1 child and years of infertility and then a successful round of IVF, we had twin girls 3 years ago. We are now expecting our second set of twins in a few weeks, and I am extremely grateful for my “wild and precious life”.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:08:45 +0000

congratulations– oh the unexpected twists and turns- as one who also experienced bumps along the way to motherhood and much doctor intervention it’s kind of crazy how our plans and ideas change. Trying to figure out what we are supposed to be doing and when and how it’s part of the biggest test for me. But for the record- do make it to Istanbul it’s lovely!

By: Kay

Kay — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:06:44 +0000

Congratulations. I loved this post and the quote. Twins are one of the few things I have always wanted in life and never got, not something you can really put on your to do list. My granmother had 2 sets of twins 13 months apart. Hard work but wonderful blessings.

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:22:38 +0000

That was wonderful. Thank you, thank you for sharing.

Congratulations!

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:09:35 +0000

Cath – BEAUTIFUL post. I love your insights and completely agree that life is one wild ride. With so many ups and downs lately your faith is an inspiration to me. I miss our talks on Sundays and hope you and the girls (and Doug) (oh yes, AND the baby boys) are doing well. sending you much love…

By: Sage

Sage — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:38:52 +0000

It’s probably because I’m pregnant that I cried through this beautifully written post, but also because it touches so eloquently on how our plans for life don’t usually happen the way we intend them to. I feel like it’s important for us to make plans. It demonstrates to the Lord our desires, our faith, our understanding of what we think we need in this wild and precious life. And then the Lord, in his infinite and superior wisdom, gives us what we truly need in this life.

Eight months ago I prayed so fervently in the temple to be a better mother to my 15, 12, 8 and 2 yr. olds. The answer, to my 41 year body, was to conceive a fifth child. Wild and precious! Now she’s just a few weeks from arriving and I still feel surprised by the Lord’s plan for me!

Thanks for sharing your experiences with such insight.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:41:44 +0000

Wow and congratulations! Reading this brought me to tears. I love your husband’s response. I love your faith. I wish you all the best!

By: m&m

m&m — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:10:42 +0000

Delicious, beautiful, inspiring. I laughed, too. What a story. And I love the “wild and precious” concept.

It brings back a few of the feelings when I found out I was pregnant with #3…three born in three years was not my plan. But oh, how grateful I was for Father’s plan for me. I haven’t been able to have more and I treasure my little ones (now getting bigger). And having them this close has ended up bringing so much joy for all of us.

BTW, I have admired your writing on Meridian. Great to have you here at Segullah, too!