The Essence of a Mother

As I focus on the blessings in my life. I think of how blessed I am to bring forth life. I treasure this gift so much. I treasure the gift of giving birth to my wonderful children. What an awesome experience!!! I was thinking the other day---that I have yet to meet a pregnant mommy who doesn't have the glow of motherhood. I can see it in their eyes. These mothers love the fact that a new life is growing in their womb. A wonderful and treasured miracle. What joy motherhood is to me. What a true blessing in my life. Every mother needs to sit back and consider that bearing children is not just something that just happens but it is a gift from the Father in Heaven. A gift that can not compare to anything in this world. No worldly treasure can bring the joy that motherhood brings. Nothing! So today I thank my God who has blessed me this Mother's Day with 7 wonderful and beautiful children. Be Blessed today on this wonderful day. Blessings

I am almost at the 20 week mark in my pregnancy. That means halfway there---wow! This pregnancy is going by fast. I hardly feel pregnant. I am growing-- in the belly and other areas -- Ha ha ha. But this time I really don't even feel much discomfort of being pregnant. God has truly blessed me and answered my prayers. I remember with the other pregnancies I would sit and complain about everything. I would say--I am tired; I feel fat; I have back pains; I feel sick; etc... I can go on. Now when people ask how I am feeling, I say---I feel great!!! I also remember how I couldn't wait for my due date to arrive. Now I am just living life and enjoying every moment of being pregnant. This baby is very calm and quiet. I remember with Tsavah and Kole my third and sixth, they were jumping all over the place. This little one is so calm, I hardly notice the baby there. This is another reason why I feel like I am not even pregnant. I do feel the baby a few times a day. I feel little gentle t...