Mother's Day

Well, yesterday was Mother's Day. We had a wonderful morning at the Zoo, Maddy had so much fun getting to touch the sting rays and feed the giraffe's!!! I woke up this morning and looked at Maddy's precious little face on our video monitor while she slept. I thought of how thankful I am to have her in our life. She is truly a miracle and I never knew that being a mommy could be so wonderful. I always knew it would be great but you just can't imagine just HOW wonderful until you hold your child in your arms!!! Or even see their little heart beating on the sonogram for the first time! So throughout the day I just tried to really take in the little moments, looking into Maddy's eyes, watching her play with Matt, watching her slowly fall asleep in her stroller, feeling her contentness as I held her close! The only thing that could have made this day any better was of course if I could have both of my children in my arms today. What a dream that would be! I wanted to attach this poem below that I read a while ago and really loved, on Mother's Day now not only do I think of mom's who have their children with them but I also think of all the mom's whose children are in Heaven watching over us!

What Makes A Mother

I thought of you and closed my eyes

And prayed to God today

I asked "What makes a Mother?"

And I know I heard him say

A Mother has a baby

This we know is true

But, God, can you be a mother

When your baby's not with you?

Yes, you can he replied

With confidence in his voice

I give many women babies

When they leave it is not their choice

Some I send for a lifetime

And others for the day

And some I send to feel your womb

But there's no need to stay.

I just don't understand this

God I want my baby here

He took a breath and cleared his throat

And then I saw a tear

I wish I could show you

What your child is doing today

If you could see your child smile

With other children and say

"We go to earth to learn our lessons of love and life and fear

My mommy loved me so much I got to come straight here

I feel so lucky to have a Mom who had so much love for me

I learned my lessons very quickly

My Mommy set me free.

I miss my Mommy oh so much

But I visit her each day

When she goes to sleep

On her pillow is where I lay

I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek

And whisper in her ear

"Mommy don't be sad today I'm your baby and I am here"

So you see my dear sweet one

Your children are okay

Your babies are here in My home

And this is where they'll stay

They'll wait for you with Me

Until your lessons are through

And on the day you come home they'll be at the gates for you

So now you see

What makes a Mother

It's the feeling in your heart

It's the love you had so much of

Right from the very start

Though some on earth

May not realize

Until their time is done

Remember all the love you have

And know that you are A Special Mom

Author Unknown