Mother’s Day 2009

Today is a day to remember because it is my first Mother’s Day with my baby in my arms. Last year on Mother’s Day, I was remembering my angel baby that I miscarried in July 2007 and the wonderful reality of being a mother to the baby growing inside me. This year, I’m not just celebrating Mother’s Day, I’m celebrating Mommy’s Day!

I love mommyhood. There is not a greater gift in the world (other than eternal life) than to be given this amazing task and blessing of being a mom. Though I sometimes miss quiet times with my husband…which are now very few and very far between and now I get to deal with dirty diapers, runny noses, and screams for food, I thrive on watching my little one develop in an incredible way. He is so smart, observant, loving and oh, so kissable!

I would never go back to being “just the two of us.” No, I will always be amazed at the gift of life and the God-given ability to grow a baby and to nurture and nourish and sustain life. I never knew I could love a little person so much. Mommyhood comes with sacrifices, but what doesn’t? The rewards are enormous, so I’ve heard and I’m giving my everything to see that I do my duty well.

“Strength and honor are her clothing, she shall rejoice in time to come.”