Great piece. I too had a son first and a daughter second. The differences and beauties they bring are quite remarkable. My wife is also Mexican and her family’s enormity and pull are immense. I would not trade it for anything, but it is definitely worth noting.
Thank you for this post. I have thought about it a few times since you wrote it last year. Today I learned my first child will be a daughter. Very excited.
Although interestingly, the commentators do suggest Jacob is punishing for staying away from his parents for so long. That distance represents a failure to honour them
Great piece. I too had a son first and a daughter second. The differences and beauties they bring are quite remarkable. My wife is also Mexican and her family’s enormity and pull are immense. I would not trade it for anything, but it is definitely worth noting.
Thank you for this post. I have thought about it a few times since you wrote it last year. Today I learned my first child will be a daughter. Very excited.
What a wonderful comment. Wishing you every blessing. I am thrilled for you. Congratulations
Really enjoyed reading this!
Can't wait to be a father one day (god willing) :)
God bless you and your family.
inshallah!
This piece is high art.
I'm a fairly new dad to a baby girl, and this piece gives me much to chew on, thank you for it!
A blessing. Enjoy!
20 years working for Laban doesn’t prove the centre of gravity??
Although interestingly, the commentators do suggest Jacob is punishing for staying away from his parents for so long. That distance represents a failure to honour them