Comments on: Some Reflections From a New Dad (age 47)

By: David Murray

David Murray — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:53:49 +0000

Amazing story. Thanks for sharing Anthony.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:51:15 +0000

We too had a “Late One ” we were told children were out of the question years prior and that was OK ..I wanted no children. Weeks before leaving on a European vacation and days before my 46th birthday I came home to a Wife crying and a sonogram of a 16 week old. Thankfully as He became 6 years old he made a statement that made me see what he was seeing. That Sunday I fell to my knees in front of the whole congregation and have no desire to look back at the “Use to be Me “.
I have been blessed with a Son, a Father, and unending love for God and my fellow man.

By: Henry and Jenny Jansen

Henry and Jenny Jansen — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:58:38 +0000

Dear Dr. Murray, Shona and family….congratulations on this beautiful gift from God…His ways are perfect!!!!!! …..surprises are wonderful. Congratulations also as you celebrate your birthday Dr. Murray, God bless you and yours. Enjoy every minute of every day, and trust the Lord with the future. Love from Henry and Jenny, Chilliwack, BC.

By: David Murray

David Murray — Fri, 31 May 2013 01:15:22 +0000

Thanks so much for all your hearty good wishes. Much appreciated. And thanks for sharing so many of your own encouraging stories. I’m looking forward to this even more now.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:28:24 +0000

Thanks for sharing. You give this 44 year old father of one inspiration and hope for child # 2.

By: Dan Sudfeld

Dan Sudfeld — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:27:17 +0000

I congratulate you and certainly relate to your points and to many of the comments. We adopted all four of our sons when I was between age 35 – 45. I sometimes get frustrated by my lack of being able to match their energy level. However, when I am weak, He is strong.

By: Dan N

Dan N — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:59:27 +0000

Great perspective on becoming a new dad in the back side of your 40s. My wife and I had our oldest son when I was 42 and we adopted internationally three years later; I was 46 when he came home with us. My boys will allow no excuses of age or evening fatigue when it comes to playing baseball with them!

By: Jonathan Tsai

Jonathan Tsai — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:51:57 +0000

Congratulations! and thanks for sharing these thoughtful reflections.

By: Marcia S.

Marcia S. — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:41:33 +0000

How wonderful to see your beautiful little Scot in your arms at last! I, too, have held a newborn in my arms at age 47, and can easily relate to your emotions at this time. A dear lady from my congregation told me that when her own mother had a child a age 46, she lamented, “Oh, will I even see him get married?” That same mother was present at her son’s 25th wedding anniversary! Whether we become parents at a young age or older, our lives are not our own. Our age simply reinforces that concept in our minds.
Wishing you and your wife much joy with this new child, and may Ps.91:16 be your portion.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:29:21 +0000

What a blessing from God your child is. I was 42 and my husband was 53 when we had our last “surprise” from God. She just turned twelve and is such a joy. We would have it no other way and continue to trust God to care for us and her. Praying he will seek after God and know Him at an early age. God bless!