Mama
Posted by MayaInspire at Friday, May 09. 2008 and is filed under uncategorized 
I had planned on writing something really reflective like how I do but now I see I should have done it when the feeling came over me. Today is a special day and I don't think it will be any less special because of this post. I'm sure you'll let me know! I have not been in the "Mama Club" for long but Mother's Day has always been special to me all my life. When you read about me feeling as though there is a greater plan for myself and my life, I am speaking about many things. One thing I know is that I was purposely placed in the charge of two individuals who were prepared to prepare. I will speak on my father at another time because today is the day for mamas.
My mother is a very kind woman and it has been woven in her thread. She possesses a hard earned resolve that I know is difficult for many to understand. There is a lot less pining and more doing. Her and I have evolved beautifully weathering the storms we encounter along the way. As I do with many people I know, I have tried to imagine what it is like to be her. What is it to raise not only myself but three other children? What is it to wake up and give more than you ever thought you could possess? What do you say and how do you lend support? I know it is not easy but as with everything there are the bright sides. I have always hoped that these bright sides have muted all of the uncertainty she has ever experienced.
A mother's love is wild. I never thought motherhood was on my radar simply because I was a very selfish individual up until the point. There were times when I worried about what kind of mother I would be and how I was going to relate to my unborn. When he got here, I realized that motherhood isn't the kind of thing that requires much effort. My love for my son washed over me and it was like nothing I had ever experienced before. It flows from an eternal stream, I don't even have to try. I am fortunate to be a mother and I am fortunate to be his mother. I revel in those soft chubby cheeks and the wet kisses. I don't even know how I existed with any type of real happiness before him. One thing about us is that we love hard.
He told me today that I was a great mother. I was elated but then he informed me that he didn't tell me yesterday because I wasn't then. I will take what I can get! From me to you, have an excellent Mother's Day!
What a beautiful picture of you and your son. You are such an inspirational woman and I wish you a happy mothers day.
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Happy mothers day to you. My bets are that you are a very lovable mother.
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What a beautiful tribute to your mother and to you by way of your son Mayainspire. What a handsome little guy!!!!!!!!!
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