I am grateful for the gift of Motherhood.
For the joys, the tears, the laughter, and the fears that have come with it. The sleepless nights, and the endless love. The hugs that make my bad days melt away, and the tantrums that break me and make me cry. The way it has changed me, and how I look at the world; through a new set of eyes. How it has made me a teacher of both what to do, and what not to do and how to find the lesson in all of it, especially the struggles. I never knew I could love a person as much as I do my child; a love that runs so deep it rocks me to my core. When he hurts, I feel it deeply and take it on as my own. When he smiles, I feel brighter than the sun and I am at my happiest. The cord that connects us for the 9 months he hears my heart beat from the inside can only be disconnected physically; we will remain connected by something greater for life. Watching that little boy become a man is a bittersweet journey filled with so many emotions, ups and downs, and teachable moments for both of us. The biggest lesson is that you can overcome anything with love. Love leads and lights the way through it all; troubles, fears, doubts, defeats, joys, accomplishments, growth, forgiveness, etc.
Motherhood is challenging, but filled with unconditional love and though it hasn’t been easy....I wouldn’t change it for the world.
What are you grateful for?