Jennifer has no kids

My sister has no kids.

And that's okay!

Apart from other, well meaning, family and friends, I don't believe that Jennifer and her husband need children to fulfill their marriage, or to complete it. Jennifer and her Handsome are very capable of living a full and complete marriage without the blessing, or burden, of children! And, yes, I did say burden!

Most large families, and small, will lie and say that children are only a blessing. But, as I have learned, they do come with a burden. That burden is one of the best I could ever describe. The burden of caring for and being responsible for a life God has entrusted to our care. At times it can be overwhelming. Most of the time it is overwhelming.

So, about Jennifer. Honestly, I would love to have a niece or nephew, but I'm okay not having any. Just as Jennifer and Handsome are okay with not having their own children. They are wonderful to my children. I could not ask for more.

In fact, for this school year, they purchased the home school curriculum for my children. What a blessing they are to my family! I think every child should have a doting aunt and uncle, who are able to provide things when their parents are not able. I think to have a couple in the family with no children is a blessing to all the children in the family.

I love my sister. For reasons that do not concern me, she and Handsome have chosen not to, or are unable to have children. That is not my business, and I shudder to think of how frustrating it is for her to continually be asked when they will be having children. Just as I hate the comments of "You sure do have your hands full!" she must loathe the comments of "So, when are you gonna give us some grandkids." How annoying, and disrespectful!

I love you Jennifer! You are my favorite!