Happy Mother's Day!

For as long as I can remember, the answer was always the same anytime anyone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wanted to be a mommy. There were short spurts of wanting to be a teacher or a lawyer or a counselor, but I always knew motherhood would be the ultimate goal. Now, I've reached that goal. When I was pregnant, I worried that once Josh arrived I would be somewhat sad. Like when you're waiting for Christmas for 364 days and then all of a sudden...it's here! And then the day after, you feel sad because it came and you have nothing to look forward to. But I now realize that I have so much to look forward to. Each day is such a wonderful gift and Joshua is the best thing I've ever done. No matter what life brings from here on out, nothing will diminish the joy of knowing that I'm Joshua's mommy. Forever.

The day after Joshua was born, my aunt sent me this email. I've seen it before, and I cried each time, but this time it really hits home.

A baby asked God, 'They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?' God said, 'Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.'

The child further inquired, 'But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.' God said, 'Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy.'

Again the child asked, 'And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?' God said, 'Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.'

'And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?' God said, 'Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.'

'Who will protect me?' God said, 'Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.'

'But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.' God said, 'Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.'

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, 'God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name.'

God said, 'You will simply call her, 'mommy.'

Happy Mother's Day, everyone. To my dear friends Kristen, Jodi, Tori & Carly...a very special Happy FIRST Mother's Day to you!!! :)