Writings on the Wall...

I wrote this a few years ago... Probably when I was pregnant...or someone close to me was pregnant... You know, the hormones, they're infectious and make us do all kinds of funny things... Anyway. I found it today in my "abandoned" pile of writing projects and thought, "what the heck?! Why not share this?". It's certainly not a masterpiece. Or grammatically correct. They are simply words. Words placed together, that to me, are powerful, meaningful and poured out from a place of sincerity and humility. It is for all the Moms out there... and even though in the grand picture, I'm still just a Rookie on this job, I've come to know and understand a lot in these nine years.. and the wonderful thing is, there is so much more to experience and learn. ---

A Mom is a most amazing creature...

A Mom has unconditional love

A Mom finds patience

A Mom is gracious

A Mom shares in the wonder of a new discovery...no matter how great or small

A Mom teaches -- A Mom learns

A Mom understands

A Mom has an unending stream of support and guidance

A Mom knows joy...and heartache

A Mom is strong

A Mom carries an unbreakable bond

A Mom has faith in her values...and wraps them around her child everyday

A Mom is courageous

A Mom is fierce

A Mom brings comfort and warmth

A Mom can turn sadness into a smile

A Mom is magical

A Mom is forgiving

A Mom is a safe place to fall

A Mom is beautiful

Being a Mom is such a precious gift. And although difficult at times, (more often than not!) the love and life you experience with your child is worth every effort, every tear, every minute.

May all you amazing Mothers out there be blessed with a lifetime of love, happiness, and strength. Enjoy each day and cherish the memories you make and moments you share.

And Thank You to my Mom for being you...