Mother

This last week has been very difficult with my kid being so sick, but I tell you there is nothing more fulfilling than being a mom.  Although the crying and clinging drains you emotionally there is nothing better than when they are better and they can refill you with the love you shared with them.  My son is finally feeling much better today and his happy smiles, hugs and kisses are more payment than I could have hoped for, seeing as mothers we never expect anything in return.  What a gift to be able to show children compassion to only have it returned when we are in need of it the most.  It makes me regret the times I was probably too quick tempered or frustrated rather than understanding.  Nothing on this Earth has taught me compassion more than my child has and I am so thankful for all that he has to teach me.  I am finding out that there is a lot I need to change or improve, but I love doing so knowing I am doing it with and for him.  How fast time flies with them, a cliché, but one for a reason.  I am so ecstatic to be adding to our family and to allow Dorian a new opportunity at growth as he becomes an older brother.  Come Monday I will officially be in my second trimester and although I still fear a miscarriage so far the pregnancy is going very well.  There are no signs of Down syndrome, which was the result of our last miscarriage so we are trying to remain positive that things will continue to progress and grow.  I would be so lost without my children.  I grew up always wanting to be a stay at home mom, but I never understood the blessings and the magnitude of the role until I have been called to fulfill my role as Mother.   So to all you other proud mommies out there, way to go!  I think you are all amazing and we are charged with bringing up these precious souls; how blessed are we!