People often say things to me like "How do you do it?" "I don't know how you manage things, I would be crazy!" "Where do you find time for everything?" "The Lord knows who can handle things like that (referring to my family situation) cause I could NEVER handle it."
Well, here is what I have to say...Today I have had a touching day! Until now I thought that Mother's Day should be a day of rest for the mom. I should be able to take a bath by myself (novel idea) or read a book, or do something I wanted to do. Today I was blessed to have the opportunity to have my eyes opened a little bit! While I still need the things I listed above on occasion, today there is no place I would rather be than with my sweet family! At church today, our new Bishop challenged Jim and I to do a couple of things, and from that conversation, I realized there are a lot of areas that I need to work on in my life! I most definetly have hard days. Doctor appointments and therapy appointments along with sick kids and extra curricular activities keep me busy and tired! But I don't want it any other way! I love my job! I want to be a better example to my sweet children. I LOVE that I get to spend the majority of my time with them. Maybe even in the world 15 years ago, we probably wouldn't have any, or maybe one surviving child. Also, last year on Mother's day I only got to spend about half an hour with my big kids because we were at PCMC with Grayson, fighting for his life. Today that makes me grateful for the opportunity I have to be a mom! I feel so blessed to be at the point in my life I am right now! Each day and possibly each hour brings challenges I frequently wonder if I can handle. But, I am telling you now, I am doing my best to make the best of them and be grateful for the things I learn. I pray I learn the majority of the lessons the first time so I don't need to re-do the trials! I love my sweet family, and feel lucky to have them! So, today I feel lucky to be me and have the opportunity to learn and grow. Today Mother's Day means a renewed sense of love and an opportunity to do better! I don't know how I get through some days, but we do! And with little faces like the picture, I ask this question...
HOW DO I NOT DO IT???
HAPPY MOTHER"S DAY
5 comments:
Oh my sweet friend, I can't stop crying! What an AWESOME and absolutely beautiful tribute! Thank you so much for sharing such tender and special feelings and for the amazing example that you are to me. I am honored to know such a valiant Mother. The Lord truly knew what he was doing when he sent such special little ones to you. You are one amazing Mother my friend! Thank you!
I love you too! That was a great post and so true! You are truly blessed with four beautiful children. I can't wait to see them. I would call you this morning but I know you are getting kids off to school so call me anytime! I try to always have my phone with me unless a dr. is in.
Love you
That was beautiful! What would we do without our precious little children. I feel like they teach me alot more than I could ever teach them. I seriously feel like I need to cherish every second with them because they grow up so fast! Looking at that picture of you and your sweet kids just made me get teary eyed! Your family has endured so much, but look how beautiful and healthy they all are. Your strength amazes me. Hang in there! We miss you guys so much. I'm glad you had a good Mother's Day! Love ya!
You have such BEAUTIFUL kids and are so yourself. Thanks for helping me see the "light" of motherhood. You are an awesome Mom and I totally admire you for it.
You are a great momma Tiff. That pic of you and your kids is CUTE :)
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