It's a mother's day topic for Wordfull Wednesday...
"One thing I've learned from motherhood that I never expected to learn."I never expected the weight gain. Oh, I knew my body would fluctuate as I grew babies and grew older. But the weight I'm talking about is the weight on my shoulders. I feel it ALL. THE. TIME. And I've never ever (at least I don't think I have) typed with capitals and made a sentence using three periods. That's how big this is to me. I learned that once a mother, ALWAYS a mother.
The first January Monday night is our annual look back at last year review. We all then fill out a page about ourselves and draw a picture about who we are right then. Warning: I am not an artist. Here is how I felt a few years ago:
As you can see, I was feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders.
I constantly worry think about my kids and where they are, what they are doing, how to be the best parent to each particular child, and if they will do well in spite of my sometimes less than even close to good parenting skills.
I pray to see them as the Lord sees them, and pray that I can see the same in myself.
While I sometimes get "a break" I am still the mom.
I am a wife, also, but much of our conversation is spent in talking about our kids.
It is a day and night commitment, just ask any mom with a newborn, or a 1 year old or a 2 year old or a...you get the picture!
One thing that happened not too long into my motherhood is that I learned I really am ...
the center of the universe.
It's all about my attitude, my ability to go with the flow in any given situation. I set the tone for pretty much everything that happens here. If mamma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!
I'm not saying that I have no help...John is a wonderful father and husband, but this line from the Proclamation really hits home with me:
Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children.
So it is for me that because I am the center of the universe, I have the weight of the world on my shoulders.
I am fine with that.
But my shoulders could use a rub.
11 comments:
Totally love your drawing. It depicts motherhood perfectly!
Great post.
Love your picture and LOVE.THIS. POST! You said it all exactly the way I feel...Amen to everything you said. :)
Sometimes the world is not as heavy, but all too often it is a really heavy load.
Love your picture! What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing.
I'm not an artist either, but one day I drew a similar picture of myself in a cravat with rocks on my shoulders. Each rock was labeled with many of the same responsibilities.
Well said! I agree 100% I never imagined how responsible I would feel being a Mom. I usually have to calm my self down and tell my self I can't control everything, they still need to learn, grow, make mistakes and grow some more. It takes so much faith! If I could I would hide my kids in a bubble and never let them out, because I don't want them to ever hurt, regret or have to learn anything in a difficult way. But, then I would be stopping their progression. So I always fall back on all I really have to do is LOVE them with all my heart and everything else will work out fine. That usually calms me for about 5 minutes. :)
I know exactly what you mean!! It is a lifetime - an eternal - job! Good thing it's rewarding. :-)
Cute!!! I loved this post!
Amen and well said sista.
This was a very nice post. I keep telling myself that motherhood is not for whimps, but sometimes I feel a little whimpy. Thanks for sharing with us.
Well your drawing is certainly much better than anything I could have done. What a great visual to remember the heavy burdens mothers sometimes feel.
Well, let me tell you something. It never goes away being a mom. I still worry and fret about my children and grandchildren. I pray everyday that they will be honest, listen to the spirit, and be a good church member and a good citizen. However, it is worth it. I wouldn't have it any other way - I mean about being a MOM.
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