Before I was a Mom

[Heather]

Before I was a Mom I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
Before I was a Mom I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put them down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body..
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

[RoseMary]

That's beautiful, Heather. And so, so true! Happy Mother's Day to all of you! Have a very special day.

[Lisa S]

Happy Mother's Day!

[Zuzu's Garden]

Heather, I read this yesterday on Mother's Day. I was so touched by your writing that I did not have the words to respond.

Your beautiful words caused me to feel goosebumps and tears started to run. I don't know what you do for a living, but you have a gift for writing.

Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Zuzu

[Heather]

I didn't write it. It was an email I received after taking my son in for the 3rd surgery when he was only 1 year old. I read it now every Mothers Day.

[Zuzu's Garden]

Still, thank you so much for sharing it with us! My youngest was in and out of the hospital most of her childhood. She is now, finally, healthy and the mother of a 10 month old baby girl. It was a joy to wish her a Happy Mother's Day yesterday.

I hope your son is doing well, Heather.

Zuzu

[Gigi]

Thanks for sharing Heather- The person who wrote it~ wrote it from the heart.

[Lisa S]

What a handsome boy!

[annielinz]

Heather what a beautiful poem and so true and what a cutie pie you have!!

[mac78]

Heather....what a cutie he is. I love the flowers too.

[yarborough house]

Okay I cried. What a cutie patootie.
Thanks Heather.
Might have to print that up and remind myself of it every once in awhile. Like those days when I feel at my wits end...

[CohenCottage]

oh, he's so cute i want to squeeze him!!

[RoseMary]

Heather, he's adorable! So glad he if fine, now.

[Heather]

Thanks gals for your kind words!

[Breezy]

Heather - what a fine looking lad you have there - beautiful pic!:)