Being a mom to these two has taught me much about myself and the kind of person I want to be. They tug at my heartstrings and I can't imagine life without them. It is full and rewarding because I'm constantly stretching and growing to be the mom that they deserve. My wish is for them to be safe, happy and to feel unconditional love.
I attended a mom's retreat this weekend where I was able to hear other mothers experiences, struggles, triumphs and tricks. It even motivated me to post to my blog! One mother told a story that brought me to tears. She spoke so tenderly of her mother, who now is in the midst of Alzheimers. Growing up she remembered walking into her parents bedroom and seeing her mom kneeling in prayer. Her mom would immediately look up with a smile and open her arms, welcoming her daughter into them. When her daughter asked one day "Mom, what do you tell Heavenly Father when you stop your prayers?" Her mom answered, "Oh honey I just tell him to hold on for a minute, my baby needs me right now." She ALWAYS felt like she was the most important thing in her mother's universe. What a legacy! If I learned nothing else, this is what I'm keeping with me: nothing is more important than my children and I need to show them that in any way that I can.
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