Mother's day can be one of those really tough holidays. The one where you run around like a maniac just to get everyone to church on time, then spend the three hours there trying not to compare yourself to all the other women sitting calmly with all of it together and listen to talks about how wonderful you're supposed to be while feeling totally inadequate.
I've totally had years like that.
I'm so thankful that this year was testimony meeting instead. One comment in particular saved my day... and probably many more Mother's Days to come. I may not always be the wonder mom I want to be. I won't always get it right. I may loose my patience, my keys, my calendar, my mind.
But it's OK.
Because I get to be the mom to Elizabeth.
To Caroline.
To Louis.
To our sweet little baby.
I'm so blessed to get to be their mom! I love them so much, I'll do everything I can for them. I am blessed to be chosen to be their mom! They are gifts to me on loan from our Heavenly Father. And now He has trusted me to listen to His Spirit to guide four of His little spirits, to teach them.
No pressure.
I am so humbled. I will do my very best. They have made my life wonderful, and I love them all so much! I can't imagine where my life would be without them, without everything they have taught me.
That's the very best Mother's day present I can think of.
Happy Mother's day everyone!
(...and I have to pass this link along. Carrie Stroud is a new favorite blogger of mine, and she has had the most touching posts from guest bloggers talk about what being a mother means to them. So. amazing. Especially Amy's story. *sob* So get inspired, go check it out!)
2 comments:
You are so lucky and so are your kids! Sweet post!
I loved your thoughts about being a mother! You're right, we're so lucky! And it is hard to be "perfect" but there is so much joy that comes from it. You are an amazing example of being a wonderful mother. Congratulations by the way on another one. Thanks for sharing your feelings!
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