A nice talk...And my babble
Quote of the day:
A best friend is someone who makes you laugh, even when the jokes aren't funny"
*Warning* *This blog post may be longer and more boring than most*
A best friend is someone who makes you laugh, even when the jokes aren't funny"
*Warning* *This blog post may be longer and more boring than most*
I had the greatest conversation with a friend of mine today. She is a full time working mother, and was venting about a friend of hers who is her same age, and not yet a mother. We were talking about how different your priorities become once you have a family, and how terribly self absorbed we used to be. It is amazing how much life changes once you hold a baby in your arms. Things that mattered in the past such as a fancy engagement ring or a swanky purse no longer make our hearts sing. They once did, Oh, yes, there was a day when those materialistic things mattered in such a deep and fulfilling way. Don't get me wrong, I like nice things, I love nice things, and I love my ring,(examples of what she was speaking of) but it is the story behind my ring that I love more than anything. My husband created that story for me, and every day we are able to add more to our chapters.
The more she talked, the more I remembered the days when I "needed" material things. Those things impressed people, those things impressed me. I am no longer that person, and I haven't been in a very long time. There is nothing wrong with loving nice things and wanting nice things. Nothing at all. It just isn't what makes ME who I am anymore. It isn't what matters to ME anymore. I am no longer defined by my things. The more she and I spoke the more I realized that statement, and the truth behind it.
The people closest to me have been pretty unaware(or maybe you haven't), but I have been having an internal battle within myself for awhile now about what defines me. I always had this image of myself being something different. I never saw myself as a mother. I thought I would make a difference in the lives of other people in a way that was extraordinary. I chose a different path, and I have never been happier about any decision I have ever made.
I like to cook, but I am no expert and I learn something new every day. I am a Mother. I'm not the greatest, but I love that I have been blessed with this roll in life and I will cherish every challenge and every triumph that God gives me. I am not extraordinary. The things I am "not" are on a grand scale, but that makes me who I am. That defines me. And I have decided that I love my definition.
Thank you for the chat.
The more she talked, the more I remembered the days when I "needed" material things. Those things impressed people, those things impressed me. I am no longer that person, and I haven't been in a very long time. There is nothing wrong with loving nice things and wanting nice things. Nothing at all. It just isn't what makes ME who I am anymore. It isn't what matters to ME anymore. I am no longer defined by my things. The more she and I spoke the more I realized that statement, and the truth behind it.
The people closest to me have been pretty unaware(or maybe you haven't), but I have been having an internal battle within myself for awhile now about what defines me. I always had this image of myself being something different. I never saw myself as a mother. I thought I would make a difference in the lives of other people in a way that was extraordinary. I chose a different path, and I have never been happier about any decision I have ever made.
I like to cook, but I am no expert and I learn something new every day. I am a Mother. I'm not the greatest, but I love that I have been blessed with this roll in life and I will cherish every challenge and every triumph that God gives me. I am not extraordinary. The things I am "not" are on a grand scale, but that makes me who I am. That defines me. And I have decided that I love my definition.
Thank you for the chat.
wow! you are so very cool my friend!
Posted by
Missy |
January 26, 2009 at 7:47 PM
You do make an extraordinary difference every day!! In the lives of Connor, Jordyn, Patrick and anyone else who is lucky enough to call you friend or family. I think you are doing exactly what you are meant to do and you are better at it than anyone I know.
You are a beautiful person inside and out. So keep on doing what you're doing:)
Posted by
Anonymous |
January 27, 2009 at 8:21 AM
i love this-i love that you have reminded me of this. and i love that we have shared our mother journeys with each other since we began. and i also love that you and missy are now friends. that right there makes my heart very, very happy :)
Posted by
Marie |
January 27, 2009 at 1:27 PM
I think you're extraordinary! and a VERY cool mom! MorAn.
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Anonymous |
February 9, 2009 at 7:32 AM
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