Dear mother, are you believing the lies?
You hear it across the airways, mother you need a break!
What would it be, Mom? Anything! Win your perfect day.
You start to think, sure, I deserve a break!
And then you believe the lie.
Would it be a day at the spa pampering your skin and toes? What about a professional
invading your home with mop and broom? A night out with your
girlfriends? Flying to a deserted island for some long awaited silence?
And then you believe the lie.
You see it across the web, women pinning the perfect clothes,
hair and makeup.You dream of days where spit up isn't your
wardrobe and the perfect home is kept tidy and clean. Instead
you have little ones and big ones alike who continually
sabotage your cleaning efforts to no avail. As soon as the floor
is mopped, food, dirt and dust follow right behind.
And then you believe the lie.
What is the lie, dear mother? The lie is that these things
will make you truly happy. That you will find your worth in these frills.
Oh yes, dear mother, you deserve a break!
Oh yes, dear mother, you work so very hard!
Oh yes, dear mother, all those things would be nice.
But before you buy into those lies that things, and stuff, and the material
could ever replace the dirty and hard places of motherhood, just you wait.
I see you, dear mother, fifteen years down the road. You sit across a table with
grown child and friend alike. You laugh and reminisce about her childhood,
and she thanks you simply for being there for her. Each. And. Every. Day. For the sacrifices you made.
For the times you wiped tears, and snot, and attitudes alike.
You see, you won't reminisce about the coffee dates with friends,
or the sparkly nail polish on your shiny toes,
you will remember the good days and even the ugly ones,
right where you belong...
right there in the midst, of your precious home.
Happy Mothers Day, dear mother!
Never forget that what you are doing is oh so beautiful; and so are you!
I loved this! Well said!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it, Traci!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteI do appreciate this post, to remember the things that MATTER in the long run...but I don't think that a NEEDED break or special time to yourself is a lie, we could all use some balance and a fresh perspective. I think it's just good to focus on what matters, and not get overwhelemed with demanding "ME TIME," especially if you're comparing the break you get with everyone else. Don't feel bad to take that time, talk to God and get refocused especially when it's really needed.
ReplyDelete@La Familia Garcia... you are 100% right!
ReplyDeleteI don't feel bad and all moms need it from time to time.
That wasn't the lie... The lie is that these things
will make you truly happy. That you will find your worth in these frills.
These are all needed and necessary but it is not what we will remember about motherhood right?
Love, Traci Michele
Traci, you are a beautiful writer! That post was so well written and straight from the heart. As a Mom and Grandmother, I can totally relate. Happy Mother's Day to you! xoxo
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Tasty Appetite
So, so perfect! The world says we deserve all this time to ourselves, and recognition, and glory, and maybe we do... But true love yields her rights and lays down her rights. And OH YES we will have our Day of Glory and Reward!!!
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