Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God

I LOVE BEING A MOTHER

There truly is nothing else I'd rather be doing. However, there are days where I feel like nothing I do is making a difference in the world, or our home. At times it's hard to feel like I've been productive when I've only scratched one thing off my "to do" list. 

But, when I take a step back and look at the big picture, I am reminded that I am teaching, and loving, and nurturing a precious child of God. I feel that what she is taught in our home, and how I treat her will impact how she feels about herself, how she looks at others, and the person she will become. 

Being a Mother is HARD WORK. Being a stay at home mom is HARD WORK. And, I was REALLY looking forward to having a Time Out and being uplifted. I got to attend a Time Out For Women with my sisters and Mom on Mother's Day weekend....talk about inspiring and uplifting! 

I walked away wanting to be a better mother and daughter of God. I not only want to think that I, as a mother, am in partnership with God, I want to feel it every day....I want to feel Him on my right and an my left as I go throughout my daily motherhood tasks. I want to feel His inspiration and receive specific, personal revelation more. I need to put more effort into being closer to my Father in Heaven so I can recognize Him and His influence more. He wants the best for Olivia, as do I. It was GREAT to spend time with my mom and sisters (just us!) and extra great to be uplifted and inspired at the same time!!

Sunday was Mother's Day and I got to put my feet up and let Wes take care of it all. And, he earned EXTRA, EXTRA brownie points for catering to my every need, wish, and desire having only had 2 HOURS OF SLEEP!! What a great guy!!! On top of that, I know this Mother's Day was particularly difficult for him as his own mother is gone. We know she is close, but she still feels so far away. And, it's still really hard.

I am grateful to the many mothers in my life that I look up to and have taught me so much: Grandmothers, Sisters, Aunts, Friends. And, of course, my mother-in-law and my very own mother. 

I  am always striving to be better and definitely think Mother's Day should be celebrated every month!! I could live with that. :)