“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” I have said it a million times before and will continue to say it everyday for the rest of my life that I simply love being a Mom. With Mother's Day quickly approaching I found it only fitting that I write an entry about myself as a Mom and then of course honor my wonderful Mom. I think that I might actually be more excited about Mother's Day than I am my own birthday, and if you know me then you know how much I LOVE birthdays. It's a wonderful time to celebrate all that we as mom's do, have done and will continue to do. There is nothing that I love in this whole world more than that little blue eyed boy that fills every day with loads of fun and adventure. It excites me to know that I am a part of something, someone, so much bigger than myself. That I will play a role in his unfolding life. That I get the honor to watch him grow. What did I ever do that deemed me worthy enough to be his Momma?!? Words cannot describe all that my heart feels. He is my world- my whole life. Being a mom and being a great one is all that I long to be.
The road to Logan was a long and challenging one- however I do know not as long nor challenging as some go thru. There was that possibility that I would not be able to be with child and the thought of that hurt my heart like nothing else. However, I am a very determined person and did not except the idea that I wouldn't get that chance. Thru much prayer, tears, BEGGING and trying the moment in April 2008 came when that little test slowly showed two beautiful lines. Alas, the moment that I longed for, finally, had come. Needless, to say the 7 tests that followed all read the same thing. Nine months later the most beautiful person my eyes have ever seen was born to me. It was love at first sight, from that moment at 12:16 a.m. on November 16th I grew, I changed, I became someone new, my heart grew and from that minute forward it has belonged to him. Being a mom is the most rewarding thing I will ever do. With every kiss, hug, high five, story...with everyday I love him more and more. My heart is happy...being a Mom.
What can I say, I love my Mom, she aside from my husband is my best friend. She is magnificent, has done an amazing job raising 4 crazy kids (with the help of my dad, of course- can't leave him out, although its not Father's day yet). She is whole-heartedly involved in each one of our lives, including my son, her first grandbaby- not an easy task if I must say so myself. Now, that I am a mom I understand her position in life much better and appreciate all the time that has been sowed into our lives. Really, there is nothing better than having a mom and best friend all in one. I appreciate all she has done, doing and will continue to do over the course of all our lives. Thank you, Mom!
With little time to stop and pray
For life's been anything but calm
Since You called on me to be a mom
Running errands, matching socks
Building dreams with building blocks
Cooking, cleaning, and finding shoes
And other stuff that children lose
Fitting lids on bottled bugs
Wiping tears and giving hugs
A stack of last weeks mail to read
So where's the quiet time I need?
Yet when I steal a minute, Lord
Just at the sink or ironing board
To ask the blessings of Your grace
I see then, in my small one's face
That you have blessed me
All the while
And I stop to kiss
That precious smile
I'm just going to be honest here, though it might make me look bad. It humbles me that you are younger than me but you inspire me so much as a mom. But every time I get over that little fact, I find myself not only rejoicing in your life and blessings but embracing my life and blessings as well.
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