9-2-11 - MMR worries and baby dolls

Man, I have really had a difficult time with Anna Claire getting her MMR vaccine! To everyone around me I know it sounds ridiculous, but I've read just enough to freak myself out royally! I didn't plan for her to get it, but due to a misunderstanding between me and Andy, she ended up getting it after all.

I've really had to tall the thing through with myself: "does God know all things? Does everything that happens to me happen under his watchful eye and allowed by Him? Have I asked Him to care for her and protect me from harm related to this vaccine? (yes.) Do I trust Him to hear me, care, be capable of responding and respond on my behalf? I've reminded myself of the verse that says that if our children ask for bread are we going to give them a snake? How much more does God give good gifts! Also, Matt 6:27,34 and Phil 4:6-7!!

This is a good learning experience for me, but not pleasurable. I probably won't feel completely at peace for another couple of weeks, honestly, but I look forward to being peaceful again on this issue. And I'm pretty certain that any subsequent children won't be getting this vaccine until they are older!

On a happier note, Anna Claire is learning to interact with toys and actually "play" with us.  Of course, it's very basic at this point, but still so much fun!  She's learned to "love the baby" - where I'll hold the baby and pat it's back and then she will mimic me.  She likes that this particular baby makes a crying noise when you press its tummy too!  So sweet!