My firstborn son recently turned eight and I spent some time thinking about how much has changed since I first became a mother. There’s so much that I’ve learned, and perspective that I have gained. Life before I was a mother was so different, and I wanted to write down the feelings I have looking back on that.
Before I Was a Mother
Before I was a mother, I didn’t know what real struggle was.
I didn’t understand sacrifice.
But I found the beauty of creation;
Of holding purity in your hands.
Before I was a mother, I didn’t know what worry was.
I didn’t understand much beyond myself.
But I found the healing power of laughter
That turns perspective upside-down in an instant.
Before I was a mother, I didn’t know what pain was,
Because I didn’t know how much there was to lose.
But I found out that magic was real.
For it is found in the eyes of a child.
Before I was a mother, I didn’t know the true depths of exhaustion;
To be stretched so wide, so far, for so long.
But I found that the trials that stretched me
made room for the joy that my children would bring.
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Absolutely beautiful! Since becoming a mom my view of time, sacrifice, happiness and sadness have all changed. It’s true when they say to always appreciate each and every day.
Very true!
Beautifully written, and sooooo true! Being a mother is like living with your heart on the outside of your body…if that makes sense!
It definitely makes sense!
Your words are so true! It was like reading my life 🙂 lol
thanks!
So true how your perspective changes once you become a mom! You find out how truly strong you can be! Great post!
So true, thank you!
Beautiful! You can’t fully comprehend what motherhood does to you and all of the emotions that go along with it until you’ve been there.
Exactly. You just don’t realize how deep the emotions go!
I am not a mother yet but I know from others how life changing it is!
It really is, and totally worth it!
So sweet! Brought me to tears. Motherhood is SO hard but it ROCKS! <3
thank you so much!
So true, kiddos are magical and exhausting at the same time. Wouldn’t trade mine for the world!
Yes, they are both!
Oh I completely agree! I definitely did not know why true exhaustion was. Man being a mom tires me out… but I love it 😊
haha yes…the exhaustion never ends!
yes! This is so true. Being a mother enriches and deepens our human experience!
Absolutely!
Beautifully written! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you.
You are so right…becoming a mother changes your perspective on so many things! Very well written.
thank you.
It’s truly amazing what we learn from our children! This was beautiful, and reminded me of a few things I need to focus on rather than my frustrations right now.
It’s so easy to get frustrated…it’s a daily battle for me!
Everything changed for me when I became a mother – much more than I thought they would. You are so right about the exhaustion… and the joy.
Yes, so true!
Yes you articulate motherhood beautifully in this blog post.
thank you!
Being a mom is the best thing in the world!
Absolutely!
This was so beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Becoming a mom was the best thing I ever did!
Yes, me too!
That is a really beautiful poem and expression of the truth of motherhood. It can be so difficult and trying at times, but worth more than anything else in the world!
I agree, thank you so much!
That is so beautiful! I can’t wait to be a momma one day! =)
it’s awesome. 🙂
Being a Mom is amazing & unbelievable at the same time! Thank you for sharing this!
thank you!
Such a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
thank you!
Very well written. It’s so true. You also have a beautiful family.
thank you so much!
This is so true! Your perspective changes so much once you become a mom.
This was beautiful and so very true. You have three children and I only have one. I’ve never been more stretched and more exhausted in my life but to see the face of my sweet son makes it all worth it.