This belly has taught me love and sacrifice. Strengthened my faith and gave my life meaning! |
Happy Mother’s Day! The joys of motherhood are innumerable, but I’d like to take a moment to expound on them. I am not a self-proclaimed super mommy. My family gave me that title and more and more I am proud of the little people that I am raising. It’s amazing what you can learn when you view the world through the eyes of a child, especially your child. I’ve said it before and I will forever be conscientious of the fact that my children are a reflection of me. For example, if I teach them proper hygiene but they leave my house in filthy clothes and fail to groom themselves, people are going to look at me. Even though I’ve taught them what they should and should not do I will still be given kudos for their achievements or blamed for when things go wrong. When I’m impatient with them I’m reminded of how God is patient with me…especially how long He waited for me to turn my life around. I can’t hold anything against them because I’m not treated that way. Every day is a new day and He doesn’t continuously remind me of my failures or mistakes I’ve made.
I can go on, but first, I need to recognize the woman that taught me what it really means to be a supermom.
I never realized the selfless sacrifices my mom made until I became a mother myself. I didn’t realize the times she had to tell me, “No” more than likely hurt her temporarily, but it was to my benefit. I wasn’t spoiled, but I had EVERYTHING I needed. The tough love was
My Shero, Sheila Monique |
necessary. The nights when she put on a brave
face in front of us, but cried out to God in secret. Those moments shaped our future and molded character to stand strong in spite of. The ways she taught us to be leaders and never fall victim to peer pressure. To love each other unconditionally and always fight for our family. To go after our dreams and never give up no matter how hard the journey may be. I remember times she told me, “We as parents don’t always know everything but we do the best we can. I’m learning everyday.” I used to call myself the experiment child since I’m the oldest. With that being said, everything I do and aim to be is to make sure my mother knows without a doubt that she has done a great job. I want to reassure her that the woman I am today is because of who SHE is to me. I pull from her strength and learn from her daily. I can’t ever feel sorry for myself or think it’s too much to bear. I can reflect on my childhood and remember how she already did it…and so much more. The greatest lesson she’s ever taught me was the relationship I have with my Father.
Mom, thank you, for introducing me to who keeps me going when no one else can. Thank you for giving up so much in your life to make sure we enjoyed ours. I will spend the rest of my life trying to make yours as comfortable as possible. Forever indebted…
I really can’t imagine who I would be today without my children. Besides the materialistic things I would have (more money, more vacations, less gray hairs lol) I know that they are exactly what I needed at the time I was blessed with them. I learned how to speak up for myself, because I had to speak up for them. I could no longer be timid and afraid. I had to be mama bear and protect my cubs at any cost. Sometimes, it’s still hard to believe that I have been doing this for over twelve years, but I am so very grateful. This Mother’s Day was super special and I imagine it can only get better. My son wrote a poem, made two lemon scented foot scrubs, a paper rose, and lip balm. My daughter made several cards including facts about me that I didn’t even think she knew. My husband surprised me as usual and I just thank God for entrusting not one, but three children to my care. Yes, I even have a bonus child! My kids literally make my heart beat. They are the purpose of my life, predestined and formed just for me. Of all the titles I have ever earned, MOM has been my most prized one. You may not view me as the perfect mom, but my kids sure think I am perfect for them!