Everyone hears it sometimes on the way to their parents. “Your life is changed forever.” “Be prepared because this is going to be the most amazing, frustrating, scary, and delightful journey you’ll ever go on.” Even as a child I dreamed of being a mom and fully embraced parenthood when I found it looming. Despite all my preparations, I still marvel at how being a decent mother has changed my life. Here I have brought out only five methods.
1. My spiritual life is much deeper.
I was related to my Savior, Jesus, before I conceived, but I told him as a woman and a wife, but not as a mother. My son shows me the depth of God towards me. The only reason for sacrificing my only son for others is a heretical mind. I still can’t fully understand that level of love, but my son helps me to at least understand something. Knowing the depth of God’s love for me drives me to run to him with his most loving embrace. I am so unworthy and give freely. When it comes to m having a spiritual walk my son is the best thing to ever happen. I will be forever grateful.
2. I have experienced extremes of suffering that I never knew could happen.
I tend to be a more stoic person. I have feelings, but I don’t just wear them on my sleeve. I am very introverted, that also means I keep my feelings to myself. But after I noticed my son, my emotions flowed more freely and to the extremes. When I love, I love a lot and deeply. When I’m frustrated or angry, I can lose my temper in two second bursts. I can feel my blood time to put out a home. Now we are both so busy with work, writing, keeping house, and homeschooling together as a family is a precious commodity. We love staying at home on weekends and enjoying company with others. We cook good food, play games, and watch. We often go out for dinner on Sunday, but the rest of the time is spent at home, in the park or birding. It’s a big change that I want to make at home. I love my family and I want to spend time together in a relaxed and quiet environment. what better than home.
4. I became smaller in tights.
Before my son was born, I was so focused on how many friends I had, what my friends felt like, and how well I was doing in my studies. Now don’t just worry. I take care of myself. I try to eat right and exercise. I work hard to find a good husband. I will pursue my goals, but I am not always worried about them. I love my friends and I pray that I show someone worthy of respect. The big change is that I just don’t care what other people think anymore. Worrying about what others think is a waste of time and energy. what do my husband, my sons, and my God intend about me, and that is enough. I found a good place in myself.
5. I learned that I would become a better wife and mother if I also pursued my passions and goals.
Finally, I learned that it’s good to be comfortable when it comes to pursuing my own passions and goals. In fact, it makes me a better wife and mother because I feel more fulfilled. For a long time I felt like I needed to be completely selfless serving my husband and son all the time. I didn’t want to pursue my business because I wanted to focus on them. They were mine. Well, that didn’t work for long. I served them constantly, but I myself was losing pieces. I remember a dream not too long ago that I had for years. I have always dreamed of run a marathon. Something clicked in my head that day. I thought “You know what?! I’m going to run this marathon! Come hell or high water I deserve this. Exercise I am hard from that day not a lot of time. My confidence is growing and my waistline is shrinking. My husband says he’s happy to see a little bit of comfort in pursuing my dreams and I’m forever grateful for that.
The name changed my life in so many other ways I could when given. Above, I believe, there are five heads. I look forward to seeing how this journey of parenthood changes me in the years to come.
