The roses the kids gave me the other year on Mother's Day were in full bloom on Mother's Day this year. It was a beautiful day! I didn't have time to fix my hair or eat breakfast that morning, as I was busy flattening Mackenzie's hair and curling Caroline's hair because the children were singing Mother's Day songs at church that day and I wanted them to look as special as they are to me. I stay SO busy tending to my family and feel it a blessing that I am living the life I always wanted. Before having children, it is impossible to understand the sacrifices one makes as a parent and the challenges parenthood presents. However, we learn so much in the process that we could not have learned any other way. As we serve others, we learn to love them. This is so true, inside and outside of families. I am grateful for the opportunities I have to serve. It brings me my greatest joys. May we all cherish those around us as each living being is a child of God. Whenever I feel overwhelmed with tasks at hand or conflicts between my children, I know where to look for peace. I step outside my personal situation and look for someone to reach out to and serve. By being selfless, we're able to appreciate the good things in our own lives instead of focusing on things that aren't ideal or things that are out of our control. We each have much to be grateful for. Count your blessings!
