Maya Jessica Garcia, January 12th, 2011.It is funny how life continues on after bringing a new baby into the world. It is such a beautiful miracle, and it amazes me that she is one of Heavenly Father's spirit children sent to our family to experience life and receive a physical body. It is something I want to shout from the rooftop and stop time for a moment to absorb how sacred it is. I think everyone should stop what they are doing and marvel at this beautiful spirit that has come to our family! But, after I am home and I see that life continues on (the house still needs to be cleaned, bills still need to be paid, and I still need to go back to work), I realize that Heavenly Father has a lot of trust and confidence in us women to be mothers to these little spirits. Not only to bring them into the world, but to raise them and teach them, day in and day out. The miracle of motherhood is not just giving birth, although that is an amazing thing. The miracle of motherhood is that we can be such a force for good throughout the course of our children's lives in a world that is missing too many "good" mothers. I am so grateful and humbled to be in this position. I am also so grateful to be surrounded by so many amazing women and mothers (Thank you sisters!!!) who show me what really good mommies are like.
I totally agree! Having sisters does help so much with all the questions and challenges of motherhood. A support network is crucial! Yes it's so nice to have people come help out at your house or with your kids, but what has helped me the most is the reassurance, the guidance, and the faith of those closest to me.
ReplyDeleteSar, I must say that you have transitioned into "mommy-of-two" so beautifully! I was kind of waiting for your head to explode like mine did: overwhelmed with too much to do and nearly always feeling guilty for not being there enough for each baby. Yes my situation was different, but you are just so peaceful! Thanks for the post! It was a good re-focuser... (is that a word??)
Thanks to both of you for your good "re-focusers" :). I miss you guys so much, I guess need to post on here more often! Knowing the kind of women you are helps me make correct choices in what sometimes seem to be impossible situations. More to come on that one...
ReplyDeleteLizzy you always promise more to come! I still want to read the post about your decision on the bar. You are such an incredible person and the more I know about you the luckier I feel! Haha - Did that sound like Mom?
ReplyDeleteYes emmy that did sound a lot like mom! Hey I'm going to agree with these guys that you seem to be very level headed right now-- Talking with you yesterday was SO GOOD, by the way. It was also reassuring to me that we can enjoy the (seemingly wild) process of adding to our families. You mommies of two are making me pumped about loving and teaching another child. it has been really crazy to watch shelby lately--she is a walking and talking product of things i have taught her....both good and bad. :) It is truly humbling the impact that we have on these little ones.
ReplyDeleteHey liz---i miss you. I am considering a trip to laramie before the bsby! I need to see little livvy's smiling face...im so livvy-sick just picturing it right now.
One more thing: I would like to formally apologize for not being present on the blog. I have been out of the computer for sometime now, but I just got a fancy pants phone from which I am leaving this comment. I'm trying to catch up to mom in her crazy world of technos and gizmos.
I love my sisters.
I may seem level-headed, but trust me, I have my moments!!! Plus, the second one is much less intimidating. I figure that Rosie is still alive and seems to be functioning well most of the time, so perhaps I'm doing something right???
ReplyDeleteEmily, I am POSITIVE that having TWO babies is MUCH different than having one baby and a toddler. I can't imagine two babies! At least one of mine can entertain herself (sometimes with the help of Mickey Mouse). :) I love you, sisters.