Saturday, March 13, 2010

on becoming a mom


Here is another masterpiece by Jalene. Like I've said before, this gal's got talent.
Being a mother is such a joy. I know that I've only experienced it for a few weeks, but I still feel how much of a privilege it is to be entrusted with such a special little spirit. Yesterday when I was holding Beck while he fussed for food, I had the strongest impression that this is my calling in life. Motherhood is my mission. I've always known that I wanted to be a mother, I've always believed that there was no greater calling. Some people come to earth to accomplish insurmountable tasks and that is how they leave their mark. I know that I don't have anything grand to contribute to mankind to be remembered for, and that is okay. My mission is to raise children who can leave their mark on this planet...whatever that mark may be. My mission is to nurture, to love and to teach my children how to succeed in this life. To teach them to be kind to others; to know that they are a son/daughter of a Heavenly Father who is watching over them with love; to help them help others reach their potential; to surround them with love. I couldn't be happier to accept this calling. I know that motherhood will be hard most of the time, and I'm going to be figuring out how to do it as I go along. Luckily I've grown up with an amazing mom who prepared me very well for this time in my life. I hope I can follow in her footsteps in raising my kids.

7 comments:

Doug and Kirii said...

Congratulations Leah! What a beautiful baby and Mommy! I love his name and you are making me baby hungry again which is not good, because my babe is only 7 months.

Taryn said...

I hope I can do the same things, Leah! Being a mom can be hard, but is totally worth it! It was great talking the other day :) We will keep each other going!!

Boonie and Jenn said...

Oh Leah you are such an amazing mom, wife, daughter, friend...and eveything else you can be called! Mother hood is for sure hard sometimes but totally worth it! Enjoy all of his snuggles now because they grow so quick and just become so busy!

Jordan and Jenny Singleton said...

Leah - this is such a beautiful post... both pictures and words. You're such a sweet Mama. Motherhood really is so amazing! It was so fun to see you guys and to hold that tiny little boy. I felt like I was going to break him! We love you and Chase so much. It's awesome to see you as parents now!

Natalie and Tyler said...

And it just keeps getting better! Hard days are overpowered by wonderful moments a million to one! You're going to be a fabulous mom!

kami said...

leah! you captured motherhood beautifully with your words. i am so glad you're loving it! it really is the best, hard as it is, if it weren't hard, there would not be as much joy!

Aaron and Elizabeth Jensen said...

You said it so perfectly! I love being a mom and it brings me so much joy.