Divinity of Motherhood

With it being Mother's Day, I have been reflecting more on motherhood and its importance. Nothing really prepares you for being a mother. At least as a nurse I went through years of schooling and practice and felt like I knew what I was getting into. Well, motherhood seems to be one of those "learn as you go" kind of jobs. But how grateful I am to be able to have that job because I am learning so much!!! Luckily I have had great examples to draw from including my own wonderful mother, my mother-in-laws, and my friends who are also mothers. Their examples and encouragement are a blessing! Over the weekend I ran across this video.....so inspiring!!

My New Life (watch it)

I love how Stephanie reminds us that Motherhood is divine. It is part of our divine nature. It is something that I feel I was born to do. It is my purpose here on earth. Heavenly Father has so loving granted me the gift of motherhood and has given me two beautiful children. He has placed His trust in me that I will provide for them, teach them, love them, enrich their lives, and ultimately lead them back to Him. What a privilege it is!!! How often I take it all for granted!! And how often I forget that what I am doing is the most important and sacred work that there is!!! Sure, when I am picking up the macaroni & cheese that Mikayla threw on the kitchen floor, I am not thinking about how noble and gratifying being a mother is. Yet the very next day while eating left over macaroni & cheese for lunch Austin says "Mmmm....Mom your a good cook!!" Ah, I love those moments....times when you get rewarded for all the hard work you do.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a mother. My children have taught me so much: LOVE, PATIENCE, SACRIFICE. Plus the ability to laugh and play and enjoy life the way that children do. They remind me daily that it is the simple things in life that are the most important such as spending time together whether it is through working, or playing, or reading, or teaching. And although I am no where near the perfect mother, I am learning everyday and really do feel that I have the greatest job in the world!!