Mother's Day Musings

I have to say that Mother's Day was, at one point in my life, one of the hardest days for me. I know that sounds a bit odd, but let me explain. I have been one of those statistics of a woman who has struggled with infertility. There was a time in my life that I wondered if I would ever have the chance to be the Mom that I longed to be. And when Mother's Day would roll around it was hard to cope with those feelings.

I am so grateful for the blessings of my children. I am thrilled that God answered all those prayers with my beautiful girls. After years of hoping (and a little help with fertility drugs), I joined this Motherhood Club. I take motherhood pretty seriously. I find that I really understand the calling in my life to influence my children in a positive way. It is such a huge honor to be a Mom.

So on this Mother's Day, I am again so grateful. So thankful. So honored to be the Mom. I am thankful for the wonderful example of a great Mom that I grew up with and count it a privilege to be surrounded by top notch Moms. You each bring such great characteristics to the Motherhood Club...creativity, patience, easy going attitude, persistence, humility, love, enthusiasm, mercy, determination, gentleness, kindness, laughter...my list could go on forever. I am constantly challenged and spurred on to be a better Mom. You all are not a bunch of bon bon eatin', soap opera watchin', telephone gossipin' gals. You are Proverbs 31 babes.

So, Happy Mother's Day to you all. May your day be filled with the reminder that being a Mom is a privilege and blessing from God.