This past Sunday I got a love note that truly touched me, and I wanted to post part of it.
"...I love watching what a good little mom you are for Braxton. You have so much patience no matter how wiggly he gets. During the Sacrament I was sitting in front of you and I think I even overheard you trying to tell Braxton about Jesus. He is so blessed to have you as a mother. Thank you for your wonderful example..."
I read this note for the first time during Relief Society. It made me tear up just reading it. Actually, every time I read it I start tearing up. Yes, this is a really sweet note, and yes I do try to teach Braxton about Jesus during the Sacrament (that IS what it is for, obviously). But that isn't what got to me. I really feel like this sister was prompted to write this note to me. Last week was a rough week. Every day seemed to be filled with situations that left me thinking, "oh man, I really should have handled that situation with Braxton better" or "wow, I really need to be more patient with Braxton today." I think I really just needed to hear that I am a good mom and to be reminded that I am trying my hardest. Because I am. I try dang hard to be the best mom I can be. And I think I do a pretty good job. Most of the time. But sometimes I fall a little short and I get a little short-tempered. Especially when I am overly sleep deprived. Which pretty much describes every day last week. I am just very grateful for this sister that LISTENED to the Spirit and HELPED ME in my time of weakness and for my Heavenly Father that knew I needed a little pick-me-up.
Being a mother is no easy task, it's pretty hard work, & none of us do the job perfectly! It helps knowing that tomorrow is a new day, & we get a fresh start in the morning. (Forgiveness is a wonderful gift!) I remember, on Sunday's, back when Dave & Daphey were younger where Charlie & I would both end up out in the lobby due to fussy, upset, & tired kids... We kept asking ourselves why we even bothered going to sacrament meeting at all because neither of us ever heard a word that the speakers ever spoke. Then, on a fast & testimony meeting a sister stood up & bore her testimony... What she said really stuck with me. She said that being a mother isn't easy, & if it is easy, then you're not doing something right! We don't always do the right thing, or react the way that we should, but only Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ know what is truly in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteLindsey, you are a wonderful mommy to Braxton. He has such a sweet little spirit, & I've enjoyed watching you grow this past year into motherhood.