Water Your Worth

A new year has been completed with a new one started – to say that there has been a lot of experience would be a truth and an understatement. While, I generally prefer to celebrate life events over calendar holidays… the excitement in/of my own anniversary has lessened since pregnancy and I have not only stopped sharing it with others but have all together let go of plans or ideas of what I would like.

Why was pregnancy a turning point? Well, I told my partner at the time that all I wanted was to be pampered and cared for. I knew that once I had my baby it would be all about my baby and I also had been doing some really intense living with lots of walking for the past couple years. My body, mind and heart needed even just an hour of massage time and I even showed a location that would do prenatal care with packages because we all know that we are not supposed to assume that anyone but God can read our minds. I did not get what I wanted. I got a couple of small things and a night out of town with his mom (whom was more like a friend to me) and she thought of a little added celebration with a healthy cake and baby shower decorations. The thoughtfulness in the cake and baby shower idea was so kind, she knew that I had wanted a baby shower and that I was all alone without any real friends or family and she had no idea that I had actually been very specific with what I wanted or that my partner and I had been having lots of arguments which brought me to say, “Forget about it, I don’t want anything!”.

So, while I didn’t get what I wanted, I did still get more than I thought in some ways and at the same time was being unknowingly prepared to just stop caring about it. Now, this year I had absolutely no plans and did not share with anyone but a few quality people shared with me and I was able to celebrate with my son in God’s awesomeness more than I thought. I needed the recharge, time and joy.

Here is what is funny though. There is this weird thing that happens as a mom… it all really is more about my child than me now. I absolutely love it. Instead of being on a mission to do a massive hike together, we stopped at every outlet along the walk to the mountain that looked at the creek that was next to us and then made several stops on the mountain to look at chipmunks and plants. Instead of getting to the top we stopped at a bench that led to the trail descent trail feeling pretty good that we walked from town and all the way up 1800 of the 2744 steps. But! We totally enjoyed the day. We totally enjoyed each other and we were so perfectly recharged and connected with our Father and His creation. My son and I finished the hike happy, in good spirits and still enough energy to run to a playground. Then! I opted for breakfast in bed (I just did not want to put day clothes on yet and really wanted a simple treat) and sharing my boy’s first experience of breakfast being delivered was just the best. (have an extra coffee that you could share with me?)

Here is the part that really makes me giggle. I was gifted an amazon gift card so I was able to sign up for a prime trial and order some things while at our current house sit. Want to know what I actually got? I ordered things for my son, groceries for our stay and one pair of nice socks for myself. haha! Yes, I treated myself to some nice socks, my child’s delight and our basic needs for this stay…. and! It feels awesome.

I believe life is meant to be celebrated and appreciated regularly no matter what. I also find myself having continual revelations on just what a real blessing our children are to us. God not only trusts us with His child and creation, He also is drawing us closer to Him through and with their life experiences. Hallelujah! 🙂

How many parents here agree?

Thank you for your time in reading and any connection brought through. Would you or someone you know like to bless us financially? Have any prayer requests for yourself or someone else?

YOU are worthy of celebrating – a true miracle and purpose in life.