Although I share a lot, there is something, personal, I have not yet shared. Today, I plan to share it with you.
Rabbi Mosbacher, who was like a father to us, passed away just over a year ago. His absence from our life is a void that pains us every day, but the lessons he taught us, we will hold forever.
He used to say that life is magnificent.
Understanding the way a single blade of grass grows is breathtaking; the way our bodies which are made up of 37 TRILLION cells that work to keep us alive. Everything in life is magnificent and each moment is a true gift for God.
I think about this lesson all the time.
Almost 9 years.
For 8 years we talked about having kids a constant discussion and something I really wrestled with. I felt complete and content but also hesitation. Our children have brought so much joy, how could we not have another?
Eli and I are wonderful parents. We love being parents and we parent intentionally. We do it together, as a team. We create wonderful children who awe me every day. And, thank God, we can have children.
How could I deny the world of another little Albrecht? It felt a wrong.
But every year I reflected and every year my heart felt even more full with my 3 perfect children.
Until one day.
One day after thousands of days of contemplating, feeling hesitant, and wondering I decided I was ready for a fourth. After our Rabbis passing, I took months to mull over our conversations. I remembered his overwhelming enthusiasm for life and how seeing his daughters have children of their own gave him immense energy.
The miracle of new life. A new human. A new world brought him to a euphoric state of mind. I remember his smile. I remember his voice.
After 8 years, I realized, the only thing in life that matters is participating in the miracle of creation.
I went home, walked into Eli’s office, sat on his lap, and told him I have a surprise for him. I told him it was very big and life changing.
He had no idea that his life was about to change so dramatically. He cried. I cried. We both held each other and cried.
Our full hearts got even fuller.
I feel overwhelmingly blessed to be pregnant with our fourth child. I feel so blessed to share this experience with you.
Every moment I’m pregnant I recognize the miracle that is taking place inside me. Not only is my body working to keep me alive (with no effort on my part) but it’s working to create a whole new being. A child. Our new child.
This is the beginning of a new story for the Albrecht Family. I can’t wait to keep sharing this journey with all of you.
With massive gratitude to Hashem and the magnificent universe He created.
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8 years since our youngest our daughter, Yara was born. 8 years since I experienced the miracle of pregnancy and child birth.
8 years ago, after we had our three incredible children I told Eli my heart is full. Our family is complete. Life felt full and magnificent.
Each child brought their own blessing to our family and unique outlook on life. I learned to experience life through their eyes and it has been a magnificent, undeserved gift.
While I felt my heard was full. Eli never did. Eli always wanted another child. It was his dream since we had our third almost 8 years ago. He loved being a dad.
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Shai Albrecht retweeted
Thank you, Jayden for the beautiful message to my wife.
For the life of me, I cannot understand the people who take time out do their day to send hate messages to @shaialbrecht
