In One Word…
There’s a long list of words we could come up with to describe motherhood. Chaotic. Extraordinary. Overwhelming.
Today I pick….Vulnerable.
Why vulnerable? Because that is exactly how I feel when I look into my daughter’s big blue eyes. That’s exactly how I feel when her little fingers reach up and touch my cheek. And that’s exactly how I feel when her soft curls brush up against my chin when she is snuggling in my arms. Even the thought of her throughout the day instantly makes me feel vulnerable, and here is why. My entire life is wrapped up in one feisty, vibrant, two year old, and yes, that makes me feel vulnerable. My stomach does flips at the thought of something happening to her, especially things I cannot control. I know. It’s motherhood to worry about our children, but I will admit that I never expected to feel quite so vulnerable.
The flip side is, that that same vulnerability opens me up (and our entire family) to love, laughter and extraordinary happiness that I have never felt before. It allows for blessings that I never even imagined. My daughter can make my day in one little giggle. She can erase a day of stress with one big “belly laugh.“ Her kisses, hugs, and “I wuv you’s” make life so much more fulfilling. Scratch that—they make life complete. So for today, I am thankful for feeling vulnerable.
What is your “one word” for today? Feel free to share…and have a blessed day everyone!
Ellie
