Being a young mom is in my past.
Another time and world.
What I see clearly now is
The Big Picture.
That place where life comes into focus
and priorities fall into the right order.
Trust me, I've made huge mistakes
as a parent.
I wish I could have a "do over" on all of them.
But that's not an option.
Then again, there were some things I was so sure of
that I would have staked my life on them.
Here's a the biggest.
The one thing your child yearns for is
YOU.
The one thing he needs more than anything is
your time and your presence.
No school, team, group, or organization can take
your place.
Your child is born with you imprinted on his heart.
And that heart yearns.*
Don't wear your busyness as a badge of honor.
Something to brag about as you complain about
being too busy.
It's up to you.
Give your child the security, stability, and calm to grow up
in a world that temps us to worship at the altar of
fast-paced hurry.
Au Revoir,
Mary
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Oh Mary, I loved this post so, as this one hits very close to my heart. I was with my kids from the time they woke up until the time they closed their eyes at night. I decided to do this at the very young age of 21. I remember on my 21st birthday, I was pregnant with Nel and couldn't drink or celebrate like most 21 year olds do. There is alot of sacrifice that goes with staying at home with your children. We make it look easy, but at times it can be tiring. You are with them all the time, so they become a part of you. I have to say that it was the happiest time in my life, looking back.
ReplyDeleteI wish that all stay at home moms could see the beautiful words that you have written today. They need encouragement at times too. Thank you, Mary, for your eloquent words. They mean so much to me. I am so glad that I got to spend this time with my children. I wouldn't trade it for all the riches in the world.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Sheri,
ReplyDeleteThanks for YOUR eloquent words! "I wouldn't trade it for all the riches in the world." There it is, from your mother's heart. And we can't go back, but we can pass on our lessons learned to others. And you're right, young moms need lots of encouragement. I try to give that to the three young moms in our family. That's what we can do.
Thanks for your sweet comments.
Love,
Mary
That is the one thing I have no regrets about, Mary. Like you, I have plenty of parenting mistakes I'd like to "do over," but I delighted in my calling as a mother and a maker of a home, and dove into it with all of my being. It is so rewarding especially now that I look back. Some of those rewards we see on this side of heaven, and some I know I'll see on the other side. ALL are worth every second that we give.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this.