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Family Planning — It doesn’t always turn out the way you’d think…

May 15, 2009 by Janice

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My latest post published at Guideposts…

“I have the greatest sister ever,” my 7-year-old son, Jackson, chirped as he skipped along the beach, chasing 20-month-old Olivia. I smiled and sighed. I knew that my son truly meant it.

Jackson adores his sister, with as much love as a boy can have. His love for Olivia bubbles up inside him, spilling out in hugs, playful games and words that many 7-year-old boys would never dare say.

But two years ago, the scene was very different.

To understand it, you really would have to know how intensely Jackson feels every emotion and how desperately he longed for a brother.

When Jackson was 2 1/2 years old, he even had an imaginary older brother—who had died. His name was Kieric and he had been hit by a car.

Jackson talked about his imaginary dead brother every day for about eight months. He told his preschool class about Kieric on family-tree day and asked me, “Mom, why didn’t Mrs. Wagg put Kieric on my family tree?”

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15 Comments

  1. MommyAmy says

    May 23, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    Such a beautiful post! I too believe my girls were made for each other. 🙂

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  2. Will Blog For Shoes says

    May 21, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    This was a wonderful post, Janice! Watching my Wog with his little sister is heart-melting too. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Stephanie says

    May 20, 2009 at 1:58 am

    What a beautiful post, Janice. So heartfelt. Each word glistens with love and sincerity. I got a little teary-eyed when I read it. God really does know best…

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  4. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    May 19, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    oh that was so beautiful . . . I have one son (oldest) and two younger girls. My son adored the girls as babies and is quite enduring to the baby girl. He absolutely WANTS another baby and states that it MUST be a boy! Unfortunately, we have been trying for a year now, and now luck.

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  5. susieshomemade says

    May 16, 2009 at 7:49 am

    He is so cute!!

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  6. Stephanie says

    May 15, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    Beautiful post. I also had to tell my kids that our newest baby had gone to heaven. Even though God blessed us with another baby 2 months later (he’s now 6 months old)I still feel the loss of that one. Some losses you just never “get over” – and that’s ok.

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  7. Cathie F says

    May 15, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    That story touched my heat so much. My son wanted a baby brother or sister so badly 5 times I had to tell him the baby didn’t make it to us but went to heaven instead. The 5th time I had to tell him mom was going to the hospital and there would never be another baby. Now I have 2 lovely grandchildren, a big brother and little sister who love and fight but let anyone else step in and they will protect eachother to the end. My granddaughter, who is now 7, will stop what she’s doing and for no reason, look at me and say “my brother is AWESOME!” And when my grandson has 2 dollars and we go to the dollar store he runs over with his first find, something for his little sister, and then he runs off to find something for himself…..not bad for a step brother and step sister.

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  8. Sharon says

    May 15, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    That was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes!
    We experienced a miscarriage, too, and to this day it brings tears to my eyes. And it’s been 3 years.

    You have a beautiful family. God Bless You all!

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  9. gina says

    May 15, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    Great post, great testimony of God’s faithfulness!

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  10. Kathy D says

    May 15, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    I want to adopt more than anything in the world Thank you for sharing your story

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  11. Bess says

    May 15, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    Janice, that was one of the most beautiful, heart-felt pieces I have ever read. Continue to develop Jackson’s emotional side and ability to express himself…that is a trait that many people consider too vulnerable, but it is such an awesome, well-needed character trait to have. :o)

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  12. AmyG says

    May 15, 2009 at 10:21 am

    Beautiful post, Janice! I see the same love between my 7 yr old and her 3 yr old sister. They have their moments, but I believe they will be best friends all through their lives.

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  13. Angela says

    May 15, 2009 at 9:45 am

    What a lovely post Janice!! I hope my two kiddos feel this way about each other one day too…when the fighting has passed!

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  14. Michelle Kent says

    May 15, 2009 at 2:20 am

    Oh Janice …I can only imagine the joy Olivia has given Jackson.lovely post…

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