I often wonder how you do it. How do you take care of your health and wellbeing while fulfilling the numerous selfless duties of motherhood? And I think I know the answer. After the dinner is cooked and the homework is done and the teeth are brushed and everyone is tucked safely in bed, maybe then, for a moment, you have a chance to consider yourself. Sometimes a flare-up may force you to consider yourself sooner than you normally would have, but even then you struggle with putting yourself first. Mom’s by nature are selfless and your children are blessed because of it.
I honor and respect each of you so very much! My hope for you is that today you have the chance to focus on you and be a little self-indulgent. All moms have a hard and important job. All moms face struggles and adversity in their roles as guardians and protectors. But moms with Fibromyalgia and chronic illness are exceptional, because you do it all in a cloud of pain and fatigue. When I wonder where you get the energy for it, there is only one place I can imagine – from your hearts.
Happy Mother's Day
9/30
What a great BLOG Sis……….. so kind of you to write. Being a Mommy is a tough job but being in pain along with all the everyday things you have to do must be so hard. God bless all the parents with FM and people have FM. LOVE YA SIS!!
Aww, thanks 🙂 It does take a lot out of me, but I try to remember to take care of myself. If I’m tired, we lay on the bed and read, or do puzzles, or just talk. We watch movies together, and cook, and they play outside, while I get to enjoy watching all their fun. It’s not perfect, but you kind of just learn to make do with what you have.
Oh my goodness! (tears) Thank you so so much for writting this. You really made me feel special and reminded me of why I am a mother. Thank you for your love and encouragement.
Gentle Hugs