There is a trend right now happening and it made my heart a little sad. There are a bunch of reels that are making it seem most moms do not want to be even around their kids. I call bull on this narrative. My gut tells me if moms say this they think it will protect them from the disappointment of high expectations they may have on this day. They want to be celebrated but maybe in years past they were let down by comparing what they got to the woman who got that crazy expensive purse.. What they got was up all night with a sick kid and some store bought flowers…

When watching these reels I laughed at first then my heart sank… What are these telling future women who want to be mom’s… Do not do it, you are better off with no kids, or hey just get ready for disappointment… Do not get me wrong I love alone time however I love family time more… Being a mom has given me new eyes to see the world around me. I see joy that I would miss in the small details of life… like raspberries on bellies get the deepest laughs, or how your teenager still runs to you with tears down her face that only a mom’s hug can fix.

I would hate for my kids to see these videos and think wow my mom wanted to be alone and not with me. My heart hurts because we can laugh we do not know the ripple effects these could cause in the future. These kiddos are going to be future parents, I want my girls to understand that parenting is hard but also so rewarding.

Motherhood is hard and rewarding. I LOVE motherhood. Yes it comes with heartache but more than that it comes with joy. The Bible talks a lot about parenthood. Psalm 127: 3 ” Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward”.

I hope all you mom’s out there know you are so loved by our Heavenly Father! I am praying for the mom who would do anything to have her children with her, I am praying for the mom who feels a lone, I am praying for the future mom who is waiting to become a mom. May we have lenses to see past the hard and see the reward. Happy Mother’s Day!

May today be a day where you feel God’s presence and His peace. Knowing he called you to this place. He is with you and loves you.