Mother's Day

I have always known that I wanted to be a Mama. I felt like it was a part of me, like a role I was born to play. I have always anticipated the day that I would hold my baby in my arms for the first time. I wondered what I would feel the first time that I looked at you and how my life would change. I had no idea then, that my journey to motherhood would be a challenged one. I want you to know, everything that we had to overcome to meet you was undoubtedly worth it. Every month waiting, every disappointment, every tear, every injection, every night spent not knowing what the outcome would be....only praying that I would have the chance to hold you. I would do every bit of it again, without blinking. You are worth so much more to me than any fear or pain that I have ever experienced.

Being your Mama is one of my greatest joys and I love, love, love you. I love being the one to get up with you in the middle of the night and comfort you back to sleep. I love being the one to nourish you and to help you grow. I love your sweet, slobbery kisses and how they make me feel like the most special person alive. I love how you laugh and how it can't help but make my heart smile. I love the way you smell and the way your fuzzy hair tickles my face. I love how your face lights up when you see me. I love how you fit so perfectly in my arms, like we were meant to be together. I love your curiosity. Most of all, I love how you are a daily reminder of God's love and knowing that you are a precious gift, just for us. You, baby girl, are our miracle and being your Mama is one of my biggest blessings.

Thank you, Lord, for giving me this beautiful gift of motherhood. Thank you for the magical experience of pregnancy. And thank you for giving me the best partner I could have ever asked for to weather those storms. I have no words to adequately describe the feelings in my heart...I am eternally grateful. On Mother's Day, I honor and thank you for these beautiful blessings.