A ministry that requires life-altering sacrifice.
A kinship with women that cannot be described, only experienced.
The toughest job you'll every love.
Challenging, but rewarding.
Simultaneously humbling, exhausting, frightening and fulfilling.
Heart-wrenching
Entertaining
Overwhelming
Daddy is on call this weekend, so I haven't seen him in 14 hours and he has 2 surgeries to go. K is miserably ill with Strep Throat. I haven't had a shower since yesterday. I am worried about my friend's own entry into motherhood. But, as I sit here tonight watching my sons play baseball on the sun porch with a tennis ball and a plastic ice cream scoop, my heart is remarkably full. Motherhood is really inexplicable, isn't it?
I will spend Mother's Day at home, mothering...and somehow it is as it should be. I am not bitter in anticipation, but rather have tears of joy in my eyes. For, in this moment, I am fully aware that these days are so fleeting and I am richly blessed.
Thank you, God, for the privilege of motherhood. I wouldn't take the world for the opportunity you have given me to raise these precious people.
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Nor would I..with my precious children
Mom
So sorry Kate is sick and while I know you have your hands so full with Ryland busy at work, thank you for always putting a positive light on all the (showerless :) moments we moms have!
Hope tomorrow is sunny and relaxing...
Happy Mother's Day, JenMom
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! You are one of the best moms I know. Keep up the great work.
Love,
Marianna
Jen,
I have been a lurker for quite sometime. I really enjoy your perspective not only in terms of being a mom but also as a wife and life in general as we all work to strike a balance.
My husband is a family physician and just left (6:15 am) to deliver a baby and continue his week-end on-call. We haven't seen him much this week-end so I can relate to your post. May we both be blessed as we celebrate this Mother's Day.
I hope Kate has a better day and that the others stay healthy.
Sincerely,
Tammy
What a precious post! Being able to be there, alone, on Mother's Day, yet look at your beautiful children, and know they are the gift. xoxoox
Happy Mother's Day! Hope Kate feels better soon. I have been checking on Randi regularly and keeping them all in my prayers. By the way, your kids were cute as could be in the program at preschool. You have a beautiful family!
When I read your posts about mothering, I feel like you are writing straight from my heart. Does that make sense? I completely share your feelings. This post was sweet and beautiful!
I hope Kate feels better soon!
Jen, you inspire me! I so appreciate your openness.
This past week has been a demanding one for my husband at work and his typical 40-45 hours turned into 65-70.
I found myself, while on the slippery slope of self-pity, thinking of the grace and generosity with which you handle Ryland's schedule.
Thank you Jen. Your example teaches me.
Your sister in Christ,
Chris from Canada
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