Thanks for making me a Mom

You have given me the job I never weary of,
The name I will never change nor give to another.
You have made me the person I wish to be remembered as.
You have made me Mother.
For you have brought more joy then I knew existed.
You have filled my heart with song.
You have brought me to the one place
Where I know I belong.
Debra Shiveley Welch (http://www.debrashiveleywelch.net/)

All mothers know this feeling. It is expressed so well in these words. We become mothers in many ways: easily through a natural process, with difficulty conceiving, with difficult pregnancies, through adoption, through marriage. However you become a mother, it is the most wonderful thing.

You cannot imagine beforehand the amount of joy and love you can feel. It is indescribable. When you have moments—and you will—when you say what was I thinking?? I can’t do this. Remember the love and joy. Imprint those on your heart. Keep them close and you can do it. You will have all the skills and support you need.

Even when I was angry with them or scared I would not do a good job, I always was grateful to God for giving me the children I have seen grow into amazing adults. They blessed my life beyond measure and yours will too.