Tomorrow is the fulfillment as well as the beginning of a dream come true. Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to be a mother. Truth be told, I never really did like babysitting. But I do like kids…a LOT!
The desire to be a mom in my younger years was probably due to the fact that I had such a good one. My Mom, (like my mother-in-law), is accomplished at all the things that people equate with being a Mom – she cooks well, sewed our clothes, baked fresh bread, was the girl scout leader, taught Sunday School, etc.
I have had a rewarding life so far– including adventurous travel, a graduate education, challenging leadership roles, etc. But always, just below the surface has been the ache to be a Mom. I want to be the one a child turns to when he is hurting or afraid. I want to be the one to nurture and to help create an environment for growth…to make the birthday cakes and go to the teacher/parent conferences.
And now I get to do this with my dear Ron!!! My heart is bursting with gratitude.
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