The one enduring lesson of womanhood that Christian author, Mary Pierce, learned from her rag doll, Lulu:
"When life whacks you so hard your head flies off, sew it back on and keep going."I think this is the Mom's Credo. Seriously. It doesn't matter what is happening to me personally, psychologically or physically, I am still Mommy. I still have to get up in the morning, get the kids up, make breakfast, do laundry, and all those other million little things moms do. Sometimes, I know I'm not putting my all into it. I know I could be doing better. I know I'm just hanging on by a few rapidly unraveling threads. But I keep going.
~ Mary Pierce ~
And something amazing happens. Slowly but surely, those threads grow stronger. What I have rapidly sewn together in an attempt to just make it through the day is strengthened by my family. Every "Mommy, I love you," adds a thread. Every time my sons say dinner was yummy, or my husband does a load of wash for me, or I get hugs and kisses for no reason, those threads grow stronger. And then the next time life whacks me, it's not so hard to hold onto my head.
This is my first visit here...had a hard time moving past Johnny Depp to read your post though :)...
ReplyDeleteI realized reading your post that maybe that is why my head seems to be hanging on by a thread lately....my family hasn't paid attention to the fact that my threads are unraveling...I turn to God and certainly He keeps me walking steadily..but I sure would love the support of my family. Perhaps I should just let my head fall completely off and hand it to them...then they would be sure to notice....ya think??? :) Great post....and Johnny's not bad either :)
This was such a sweet entry. It really touched me! I can be having the most horrendous day but my son can give me a sweet kiss on the cheek & it makes it all better!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reminder of all the ways that those threads can be strengthened by the love of family! Enjoyed reading your post. :)
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