Belated Mothers Day Thoughts

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 0 comments
Do you ever have things that happen in your life that make you really dwell on a certain theme or thought? Where everything seems to be pointing to the same exact revelation?
Appropriately enough, I have incessant thoughts about motherhood lately.

I had one of the best moms anyone could ever have. She sacrificed SO much to stay at home with me and my two sisters - homeschooling, playing, and just getting to know all of us individually as we became the women that we are today. Growing up I think I completely took advantage of the awesome mom that I had...mostly I think because my mom was the one that I was at home with all day, who was reminding me to study for that History test or that napping isn't really as productive as say, putting away laundry. Now I realize, as I take care of my own household that every single thing that she said has prepared me for what I do now. If she hadn't said those things and pushed me to be the best of me I wouldn't be able to handle it all at once.

How mom handled her spiritual life, marriage, AND motherhood was also deeply impacting. She would ALWAYS put God FIRST, then my dad, then us. If we went into her room in the morning to ask her a question when she was having her quiet time she would tell us to come back later if it wasn't important. What a great example to set for children - not only because it was important for us to see that as her first priority for the day, but also to teach us that above all she needed to maintain her relationship with Christ. She would also spend the last hour or so before Dad got home cleaning up the house, preparing dinner so it would be ready when he walked through the door, and making sure that we had everything we needed before Dad got home so he wouldn't get bombarded upon walking through the door. She also made sure that she wasn't ragged when he got home so she could save her best for him - it was a very rare occurrence in everyday life that Mom greeted Dad at the door unshowered and discheveled. She would always say, "Give your man a reason to come home." My parents are celebrating 25 years of marriage this year - after all this time he still wants to come home and it is very apparent that he adores my mom more with each passing day.

It will be difficult to not allow my world revolve around this new little being, but I know what a huge impact it makes when you put your Saviour and spouse before your children. By no means am I saying that I will neglect my sweet baby girl, but when I am with my husband I will strive to put his needs before my daughter's, and certainly before my own - and without spending daily time with Christ I will not be able to even attempt to take hold of the challenge ahead of me so I must be diligent to spend time with the One who made all of this possible.


Now I'm starting to think past getting through pregnancy and more to the fact that within the next several months I am going to have a daughter who will look to ME to learn what a wife and mother is to be. I feel as though I can approach that with confidence because of what my mom has invested in me - and with pride I will do my best to pass that down to Elliana.
This does not mean that I have any idea of what to expect or that I will be able to handle it any better than the next person. Not by a long shot! But I know that God has given me the tools to be the absolute best mom that I can be and I am ready for the challenge.