The Dress
June 24, 2009 by Nikowa
When I was a child I was sneaky. Being an only-child and not having anyone to tell on me, I thought I could get away with more. This wasn’t always true. My mom seemed to know the truth most of the time! Did she really have eyes in the back of her head? Were there hidden cameras? How did she know? My mom used to tell me “Momma’s know” and she was right! Momma some how did know!
Well not long after we got married, Momma told me that we’d have a daughter. She often spoke of her “grandgirl” and once even gave me a whole bunch of stuff she’d been collecting & making. Dresses, booties, blankets, etc. She crocheted and crocheting for her “grandgirl” was no different. She handed it to me & told me, “This stuff is for your future daughter. Put it up.”
“Oh mom! This stuff is beautiful! WOW look at this dress. I can see a little girl wearing this dress for Christmas……But mom, you know that I just had a hysterectomy because of the cancer. Unless we adopt, and that won’t be any time soon, I won’t ever have a daughter.” I told her.
“Yes you will. Put it up.” She assured me. “Trust me, I WILL have a grandgirl.”
Thinking she’d gone crazy and not wanting to disrespect my Momma, I acquiesced and brought the stuff home-packing it away in the attic. I wanted more children, but in the back of my mind I wondered if the reason I’d gotten cervical cancer again was God’s way of ensuring that I didn’t have any more children.
I prayed and prayed. In my heart, I’ve always wanted a lot of children. But ultimately, I knew my life was in God’s hands. It’s all up to Him. If and when He wanted me to have more children, the doors would open.
Well now that we are getting ready for our adoption (of up to 2 girls I might add), I’m going through some of our packed up things. And I came across the dress.
I hugged it.
I cried.
I want my Momma here with me to share in the joy of having her “grandgirl”.
How can one piece of clothing mean so much? How could she have known?
Now we are getting a daughter (or two)…and Momma knew.
Momma’s always know…
Nikowa is a 3rd year homeschooling mom to two boys. With her “learning never ends” philosophy, they have an eclectic year-round approach to learning. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys photography, organizing, cooking, and reading. She is a #1 LOST fan and watches UGA football too! (Go Dawgs!) You can visit Nikowa at Knowledge House Academy.
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Jimmie on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 4:19 am
What a powerfully written testimony to the power of a mother’s heart — both your own mom’s and yours! Thanks for sharing this touching anecdote. I have one child — a girl — and I am so blessed.
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Nikowa@KHA on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 8:54 am
Thank you Jimmmie! Yes, you are blessed.
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CoCo on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 10:41 am
Oh my what a touching story. Your momma would be proud Nikowa. I know how much you miss her. Congratulations on your upcoming adoption.
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Thanks so much! We’re very excited.
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Angela Mills on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 11:13 am
What a blessing, this made me cry! Surely God gave her the knowledge while she was here so she could rejoice knowing in her heart!
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Awe! Didn’t mean to make you cry!
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Cheryl on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 11:17 am
Wow – this one made teary. A mother’s heart and a Father’s promise. God is good.
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Amen!
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Beth on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 11:33 am
What a special gift from your mother. I have tears in my heart after reading this. Somehow, I think you will never want to give that dress away, even after it has been used as it was intended.
This was a beautiful story and I’m so glad you could share it with us.
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Ya know, I think you’re right.
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Alicia, The Snowflake on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 12:47 pm
Wow my friend! What a great post! I am sure your mother would be proud! Can’t wait to meet those two little girls!
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
We’re so excited! Right now we’re just jumping through all the hoops.
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Kristina on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 2:02 pm
that was beautiful. I never thought I wanted girls at first, but things sometimes change. I seem unable to have any more children but you just never know … the Lord may have a girl in mind for me, too, just like *my* mom seems to believe.
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Thank you! Yep, it’s all up to Him. I pray that His Will be done.
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Keith Wilcox on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 2:36 pm
Congratulations on the adoption! Soon you will know your Momma’s secret to “Momma Knows”. Thanks for sharing your story, it was moving…
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Thanks!
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Cyndi on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 11:37 pm
That is so sweet! It made tears come to my eyes. Congratulations are your potentially 2 new girls!
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Thanks. We’re very excited.
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Sherry on Thu, 25th Jun 2009 8:01 am
What a beautiful post! Congratulations! Praying for all to go well. I’m so excited for y’all!
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Thanks so much. We appreciate all prayers!
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Twisted Cinderella on Thu, 25th Jun 2009 9:53 am
What a lovely post!
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Thank you!
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Sallie on Thu, 25th Jun 2009 1:21 pm
Nikowa — I can’t wait to read your next adoption story. I pray you are blessed with two… it will be so sweet!!
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Nikowa@KHA Reply:
June 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Thanks so much Sallie!
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