I remember my first Mother’s Day 4 years ago. 🩷
I had found out just a week before that I was pregnant with Hudson and was still not only processing the surprise, but also hadn’t shared it with anyone accept our parents. I didn’t have all the warm fuzzy feelings about being pregnant yet or didn’t feel much validity yet.
But something I remember so vividly walking into church that day and standing in Sunday school singing was when my dad leaned over and whispered “Happy first Mother’s Day pumpkin.” It brought so. much. worth to me.
Every Mother’s Day since then has been nothing short of having an overwhelming appreciation for the joy my children have brought me. The mom I have to look up to is my best mentor and encouragement by selfless example to do the hard things and not look for acclamation from anyone but worth in Christ. The mother-in-law I’ve been blessed with has poured into so many areas of my life sharing wisdom and care.
Being a devoted mother in this era is the most underrated underappreciated career there is. I pray my children will always remember how loved they make me feel to be their mama. Not just on Mother’s Day, but every day. ❤️
Xoxo, Shantel
