I was thinking today about all of the things we have to accomplish as moms and was feeling like I haven't been fitting it all in. I just need to take a step back, spend more time with the girls and let the other things fall sometimes. Today I came across this quote and it seemed perfect for me today.
"We need to remember that the full commitment of motherhood and of putting children first can be difficult. Through my own four-generation experience in our family, and through discussions with mothers of young children throughout the Church, I know something of a mother's emotions that accompany her commitment to be at home with young children. There are moments of great joy and incredible fulfillment, but there are also moments of a sense of inadequacy, monotony, and frustration. Mothers may feel they receive little or no appreciation for the choice they have made. Sometimes even husbands seem to have no idea of the demands upon their wives. "As a Church, we have enormous respect and gratitude to you mothers of young children. We want you to be happy and successful in your families and to have the validation and support you need and deserve."M. Russell Ballard, "Daughters of God," Ensign, May 2008, 109
4 comments:
I love it! It is a perfect quote. You and I are on the same page. I have another quote from my friend that I was planning on sharing. Maybe I'll post it tomorrow.
Boy, Ballard knows what's up! Love the quote!
You feel like you don't fit in?? You're the first person that comes to mind when I think of a perfect wife and mother. Seriously, you better not be that hard on yourself--you're amazing!
Thanks Jen. Sarah is right, you are amazing.
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