You have carried your child. In your arms – night and day – playing, rocking, strolling, comforting. In your heart – night and day – celebrating, hoping, supporting, grieving. Your long hours do not go unnoticed. Your sacrifice for others is not missed. Your love for your family strengthens you and lifts you up in the midst of discouragement. You recognize that life is not usually glamorous – but you keep going anyway – because your eyes are set on the things that matter most.
Your body nurtured your child for many months – you held and protected them when no one else could. Your love and compassion flow as you care for others, while often not taking the same time for yourself. You were created with the utmost love, care, and purpose. Your life is a reflection of the things that you hold close – the beauty of your children, your family, your passion – it is evident with one look in your eyes.
So you, yes – you, quit selling yourself short. Forget the days of second guesses and self hate disappear. Realize how important you are, how valuable you are, how loved you are. Remember the look in your child’s eyes as they stare up at you, knowing that you can and will do everything you can to meet their needs. Remember the beauty of love and settle for nothing less. Days will not always be full of smiles, giggles, and rainbows – but your significance will never change. In the dark days, hold tight to the things that you know, the things that you believe in, the things that give you purpose. And keep your head up, because the other days – you know, the ones that just feel perfect – they will come too. They will sneak up and surprise you and make you fall in love with life all over again. So, no matter what, always remember:
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