Moms Can Suffer From Separation Anxiety, Too

As I sit here writing this post, tears are coming down. If you know me, you know this is not a common occurrence, BUT my heart is heavy.

There is a lot of negative talk about being a mother. Initially, I wonder why these women had children, then next it makes me sad. All the talk seems to center around themselves, such as you will never sleep well again, that going to the store is a pain, etc, etc, etc. I am not saying that having kids doesn’t change everything, BUT what saddens me is what these mothers are missing.

I should first disclose that today is my oldest child, my posh girl’s birthday. And, this is the first birthday that I am not able to spend with her. She’s at camp, probably having the “BEST TIME” of her life. At the same time, I am learning how to let my kids go. It’s a fact—at some point you just have to hand your kids over to the rest of the world and hope for the best.

For those moms, who are sending their kids to college, I feel for you. For those who have had their children taken away too soon, I want to wrap my arms around you. To me, this is that hard part of parenting. If I had known how hard it would be to let go of that sweet baby when I first held her, I might have held her more tightly. 😉

Motherhood is a noble and important calling. With years of doubt from the medical community, I was blessed to bear my kids. I have enjoyed every phase of my kids’ life – to be honest, some more than others, but to be  a part of their lives and see them grow is such a miracle. If there is one thing I know, my kids are better than me, and I am okay with that.

The most important thing you can do with your life is invest it in your children. Now, I am not saying being a “helicopter mom, ” whoa, I have met a few of those and warn, no HIGHLY advise, you not to do this. Allow your child become the person that God has designed them to be. You are there to teach, guide and nurture. Kids do take up a lot of “your” time, but so does Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, and I have seen great rewards with time spent with kids.
Yes, I have sacrifice some things in my life for my children, but I can tell you that I do not regret my time with them one bit. My daughter is one of my best friends. We have such sweet moments in her bed talking about her friends, school, boys, yes boys, but don’t tell my husband. 😉 She runs to me when she didn’t pass the swim test and screams to me across the auditorium about how she was awarded a medal. This time is that I think some moms are missing. The times where you are there for your child, not just financially, but emotionally and physically. Being a mom is not just a lifestyle, it is a calling, a higher one given specifically to you by God.

Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her.
Proverbs 31:28