Technically I am a mother of an only child. Clearly that is due to the fact that she is our first, but will she be our only one? We had some complications when I delivered Eliza, I had to have surgery at about 4 weeks post delivery, as a result of that surgery I may not be able to have any more kids. I try SO hard to give it to God, I don't want to worry, and I know his plan is what will be.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
I personally have nothing against having only one child, that just was never my plan. I would love to have 4 children, all girls. I want a big family for us. Mark is an only child, and I have one sister, that doesn't leave a lot of family for Eliza. If the LORD decides we will no longer be able to have biological children we absolutely will find another way. Whether adoption, surrogacy, or kidnapping...OK clearly kidding.
I want my family to have a strong relationship with the LORD. I want them to be close. I want Sunday dinner at our house, even when they have all moved out. I want birthday dinners every year. I want Christmas together. I want to all live in the same area.
I have such dreams for my family, but whether it is a family of 3 or 10, I know we will always be a family.