Watching your children achieve milestones is such a fantastic feeling,
Watching your child who couldn’t communicate, use a device and tell you he loves you for the first time, brings you to tears.
And hearing their sweet voice say a new word for what he needs… is beyond amazing.
Being a mother brings on an unimaginable amount of tears,
Joy
Guilt
Excitement
Fear
Love
Their lives unfolding before your eyes, the beautiful petals unfurling one by one
All the love and affection supporting the bloom.
Eventually your nurturing slows, your flowers will be fully opened and showing the world how amazing they are.
You are in awe of their stunning colors.
And you’re terrified of them getting hurt
But we must remember that life is resilient, life is strong
And as long as there is love and a safe space when they need it, life will flourish, and your blooms will stay ever vibrant.
I will need this reminder on hard days.
Stay steady, and keep loving with all your soul.
~A
Ink & Embers 