Pregnancy Perks by Becky Suggs
16 weeks pregnant
I had no idea what to expect when I became pregnant. I have lots of friends and family who have had babies, but I can honestly say every day is a learning experience for me. There’s really no way to describe all of the changes going on inside and outside!
Lately, I’ve been trying to find the positives in every situation that comes my way. With pregnancy, the obvious positive is the little one growing inside! But there are also some not so fun things with this miracle – ever-changing waistlines, unsettling foods, sleeplessness, and emotional ups and downs. My husband and I are determined to find positives when these negatives seem to weigh heavily on my mind. The other day, we found something that has brought us great laughter …
Expectant mother parking! How genius is this idea? I can admit we have only found three places in a 100-mile radius with this luxury, but it’s become a running joke between us each time we pull in a parking lot. (For the life of him, he can’t figure out why there aren’t these spots in stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s!)
I’ve had some sort of job for the better part of 15 years now. I’ve never been fortunate to work for a company with employee-of-the-month parking, but it’s like I’m the employee of the month for nine whole months! In all seriousness, this is such a nice gesture towards those who are pregnant. Even if it just saves a few steps, thoughtful things like this can make my day a little brighter!As I’ve thought a lot about this, I am reminded this is a great way to pray for expectant mothers. Next time you’re shopping and see one of these spaces occupied, pray for that mom to be. I’m sure she could use a little extra prayer in her day!
Note from Jessie: Trust me, Becky, these parking spots will be MUCH more precious when you're, say, 36 weeks pregnant! Hehe. I am an even bigger fan of the "parents with small children" spots.
Becky Suggs and her husband, Robert, live in the mountains of Glorieta, New Mexico, with their pug, Sadie. They are expecting their first child in April. In her spare time, you can find Becky reading, enjoying the great outdoors, filling in squares to the latest crossword puzzle, and spending time with family. She has a passion for both kids and camping ministries.
Comments (1)
Love this! Our church recently put up some of these parking spots. I'm 20 weeks pregnant and still haven't used one ... but believe me ... I'll take advantage of them in the near future! Great post, Becky! :-)
Posted on January 12, 2012 10:19 PM