Of all the blessings the good Lord has showered upon me, I would have to say motherhood tops the list, hands down. What a ride!
The fears and anxieties, the illnesses, the surgeries, the pain, the worrying and sleepless nights, the anger, the attitudes, the expectations, the failures, disappointments, and frustrations…all intertwined with the joy, the excitement, the achievements, the celebrations, the humor and the fun, the touching, the sharing, the loving and the caring…I could go on….Sometimes making me want to speed up time, sometimes making me want to slow it down. Phew!!
Yes, it’s exhausting. Through the trials, tribulations and triumphs of motherhood I have experienced things and felt emotions on a level I can’t possibly explain to you. Except I can tell you that I wouldn’t trade any of it. I can’t envision, nor do I want to, life without my children. Come what may. And I know this is a life-time thing. I know this because my mother is still at it with me. I can’t thank God enough for that. For that and for this blessing He has bestowed upon me. May He always catch me with my sealtbelt on tight while on this, my E-ticket ride.
I want to wish all the moms, grandmas, aunts, and godmothers a very happy Mother’s Day. To my dearest friends, some moms, some not, thank you for always looking at my many pictures, listening to my stories, concerns and worries, and walking along with me through this motherhood journey.
God bless.
The real religion of the world comes from women much more than from men – from mothers most of all, who carry the key of our souls in their bosoms.
~Oliver Wendell Holmes
Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.
~Robert Browning
Bravo! One of your best! I’m sitting here laughing and crying (and, yes, co-workers are going by and shaking their heads … again!) and thinking of my beloved Mom and my Abuela who used to say “Las abuelas son madres dos veces.” I am blessed for having had them in my life and for having you for a friend. Happy Mother’s Day, amiga!
You have definitely been blessed with being one of the best moms and aunts ever! Thank you for being such an important influence in shaping who I am today. Have an awesome Mother’s Day! I love you madrina!
Happy mothers day. thank you for being my friend.
Thank you. And I love you baby, LOTS! : )
Madrina.
Although I’m not a mom, I love sharing all those moments and pictures with you. I can live vicariously through you. Happy Mother’s Day and many blessings to you always!
Nancy
Thank you for being mine. : )
Thanks, and to you as well. And an early happy birthday wish to you this Sunday!!
As I have always said to you, you are a gifted and talented writer, and most importantly, you write from your honest heart. Of course, you made me think about my Mom and Grandmas, the late watching me from heaven above. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom, pictures, experiences and quotes with me. Happy Mother’s Day dear friend!
Always a pleasure. Thanks for your encouraging words.