Being a Mom: Coming Full Circle

My daughter is always trying to figure out a way to stay up later than she should.

Tonight, she tried a new tactic, "Mom I want to stay up and learn how to be a 

Mommy!" There was a huge smile on her face. Anticipating my answer, she had

such hope in her eyes that this would work. Finally, she had figured out a way to

stay up past her bedtime. 

I answered, "Being a mommy is a lot of work, you don't get to play very much." 

She countered, "I like work," smiling as big as ever. 

Knowing I wouldn't win this debate, I gave her a kiss and a hug and changed 

the subject, but the conversation caused me to remember my childhood.

When I was a child, I used to wonder what I would be like when I was older, 

especially what it would be like to be a mother. For sure, I would be able to 

things my way, which at the time was always the best, most logical way. I 

wondered what my children would be like. I will be lucky if my kids are as 

good as me, I would think. There was never a question if I would meet and 

marry Prince Charming, but just what kind of Prince Charming would he be?

Now I look back over the last few years, and I am overwhelmed with how 

blessed I am. I met and married my Prince Charming, otherwise known 

as Jason, or occasionally as "Snack Attack," and I have two adorable and

intelligent children, who are a lot like me. Little did I know when I was younger

what kind of a kid I was. 

Although I was fairly well behaved, I had a will as strong as iron. If I decided 

something should be one way, well that's the way it was going to be. My poor 

mom. I now understand the effort that goes into guiding your child in the ways 

of the Lord, trusting the Him to help me temper the strong wills without breaking 

them. For that quality is a gift from God, that if used properly, can be a huge asset. 

I am thankful to my mom for directing and guiding my stubbornness, my impossible 

strong will. I hope and pray I can do as good of a job with my own children. 

As that small child so long ago, I could never have imagined my life would

be as good as it is now. No, my life isn't perfect. There are difficulties to overcome, 

and financial stresses to endure, and strong wills to direct, but God is good. 

My life is good, challenging at times, but so good. On this Mother's Day, I am 

reflecting on all God has given me, and it is all good! Happy Mother's Day!

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places" Ephesians 1:3, ESV