Motherhood

Sometimes I complain about the stresses of being a mom. There are so many things about being a mom that are so hard, and I'm still getting used to them. But yesterday as I was sitting in church, I was thinking how happy I am as a mother. I remember coming home from my mission, feeling like nothing could ever top that experience. I felt that nothing could ever make me as happy as that did. As I was reflecting on the past 2 and a half years, I realized that I've been even happier than I ever knew before. Nothing in my life is perfect, in fact, very far from it. But the gospel is perfect, and so I'm happy.

I'm lovin this book I'm reading, and I'm on the chapter called, "Are We Not All Mothers?". Since this is my journal for now, I'm going to quote some things I've read.
"Satan has declared war on motherhood and on the family. He does everythig he can to dishonor and devalue both womanhood and motherhood. He well knows that those who rock the cradle are in the best position to rock his diabolical earthly empire. He understands that without mothers who are willing to bear children, our Father's plan would be completely frustrated. He knows that without righteous mothers loving and leading the rising generation, the kingdom of God will fail."
President Hinckley has declared that "mothers can do more than any other group" to reverse today's sobering social trends.
"One of the single most significant responsibilities is to help love and lead the younger generation. If we don't mentor them, no one will. If we don't show them there is joy in living this way, where else can they possibly expect to see it." (no pressure there huh :))
To all you mamas, and mamas-to-be out there, YOU ARE AWESOME.