Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Blessings
Anton is hiking, Lily is asleep…my house is so quiet and peaceful. I sat down at the computer to check my email and read my favorite blogs. I started reading one that really made me look at my life and helped me to realize how richly blessed I am. I became so emotional while reading this woman’s blog. It’s like it helped put things into perspective for me. I have an amazing husband who is not only my husband but my very best friend. I don’t know where I would be if I had not found him. And knowing that I will be with him for eternity is simply amazing. Then there is Lily. All I hope for is that I will be a good mom to her – the kind of mom she deserves. She is so innocent and so sweet – she is straight from heaven. Sometimes I look at her and wonder why I am so lucky to be her mom. I went through some sadness and heartache in the past…and I know Heavenly Father blessed me and sustained me through that time. I realized during that time that I was being sustained. Now as a mother, I know I am being blessed. When Lily was born and the doctor announced I had given birth to a little girl I wept. I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I was sent a beautiful little girl. What a tender mercy. Heavenly Father knew in my heart of hearts I wanted a little girl…I needed a little girl. My prayers were answered. I talk all the time of my family, and how much I love them…it’s because they are my everything. I want to be the kind of mom that Lily is proud of and looks up to. I want to make her feel safe, and help her to know how special she really is. I love her so much and recognize that she is one of the greatest blessings I could be given. I am humbled to be her mom and honored to be Anton’s wife.
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Lizzy this is so beautiful! And you already are the mother Lily will always admire and look up to. You are a beautiful soul with so much depth and spirit. You were blessed with your little family because you deserve nothing less than what you have together. Again, thank you for sharing! We are so blessed to have you in our lives.
I loved reading this post. I often think there is no way to describe the love I feel for my daughters, but you put it so beautifully. They truly are gifts from heaven, innocent and perfect in every way. It's an overwhelming love and I often wonder how I could ever deserve such precious souls. Being a mother is a remarkable gift and it's fun to share these feelings with other mothers. You are lucky to have Anton and Lily, but they are very lucky to have you too.
That was worded so perfectly. You really are blessed, and you deserve it. Thank you for sharing. Now I feel grateful. :)
Ok, well your blog made me cry! That was a great post and Lily is lucky to have you as her mom.
You are such a wonderful mother. Isn't it amazing how your heart can be so full of love? Its like, instead of sharing your love between your family, you get a whole new cup. Cory and I just love to watch our kids as they are sleeping and we just stare at them and wonder what we did to deserve such incredible children. I'm so happy for you, you have a beautiful family.
All I can say is, I'm so glad you were blessed with that little baby girl! Nothing is by coincidence! It's so important to be present in each & every moment...thanks for making this true for me yet again! Hope to see you soon! Love ya!
p.s. from hanging out w/ Anton, he's pretty amazing too...so happy for you!
Oh my heck... I cannot get over all that hair!! She is SO cute! I totally agree, being a mom is the best!!
What is the blog you read that made you realize these blessings? Maybe I should look at it.
I am sometimes overwhelmed by the move that I have for my son. I truly believe there is no more powerful thing in the world than the love of a mother.
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