I thought since today is Mother's Day it would be fitting to start off my blog by talking about mothers. In the proclamation to the world put out by the leaders of the church it states that mothers are primarily responsible for the nurturing of their children. If you have not read the proclamation I encourage you to go check it out. = Proclamation to the World
So why become a mother? Why is so important that we women bear children? There are many reasons but the first and foremost reason is because we are commanded to multiply and replenish the earth. As man and women our Father in Heaven has blessed us with the powers to procreate, within the bounds of marriage. There are so many precious children up in Heaven that are waiting for their chance to come to earth and experience all that it has to offer. We have to power the allow them to come down. I don't know about you, but that is the most special gift that Heavenly Father could have given me.
I have discussed the importance of motherhood with my own mother and she has told me that there isn't any other job that she would rather do. The amount of love you have for your children and the amount of joy they bring into your life is so special that it makes all of the hard times worth it. Although becoming and being a mother is hard work, the amount of joy and love that comes from it makes it all worth it.
I do not like to share this with others a lot but I recently had a miscarriage about a month ago and it was the hardest thing that I have ever been through. When Kelsey and I found out that I was pregnant I was beyond the moon with excitement. I had been dreaming of becoming a mother my whole life and it was finally happening. Even though my baby was still growing inside of me, I already had so much love for that baby. When I found out that we had lost the baby I was heart broken that I would never to be able to see that baby or be a mother to that baby. But then my mom reminded me that I would. That is what is so wonderful about the gospel of Jesus Christ. I will get to be a mother to that baby someday, just not now.
We have been counseled by the leaders of the church to stay home with our children as much as we can. When we are able to stay home with them and not work, we are able to be much more involved in their lives and teach them more. When we put the role of motherhood over worldly possession, The Lord will bless us and will help us in areas that we fall short. Although you are not paid to be a mother, it is the hardest job a women can ever do. They are not just a mother they are a taxi, a nurse, a teacher, a listener, etc.. We should never feel like the calling of motherhood is insignificant or meaningless. In the eyes of our Father in Heaven it is the greatest thing that a women can ever do.
The Lord has always said that He never promised it would be easy but He does promise it will be worth it. I know without a shadow of a doubt that motherhood is a divine role that our Father in Heaven has given to us women. It is a leap of faith but I promise you will be blessed for bearing children. I look forward to the day where I can hold a precious spirit of the Lord's in my hands and be the mother to that child.
I will leave with a quote by Spencer W. Kimball:
"Mothers have a sacred role. They are partners with God, as well as with their own husbands, first giving birth to the Lord's spirit children, and then rearing those children so they will serve The Lord and keep His commandments."
Here are a few pictures of me a my precious mom who I love dearly. She is the inspiration in my life and I hope to one day be half the mother she is to me. She is my best friend and my support system and has taught me so much that I could never thank her enough! I love you mom!!
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!
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