#MothersDayReflections

[alannaavalone]

A Tribute to Motherhood

Celebrating the Women Who Shape Our Lives Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures out there! Today, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude and admiration for the women who have shaped my life in ways they may never even know. To my mom, Suely, who taught me the meaning of unconditional love, selflessness, and strength, I thank you for being my…

[debrarelly]

Sending prayers and love to those who are the caregivers for their mom. God bless you on this path. Take care of yourself and know you are a great blessing. #dailydosefromdebra #dementia #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #mothersday#caregiver#shedidntknow#heartbreaking #mothertomymother #iwoulddoitagain #loveneverdies#forgottenmemories #mothersdayreflections #calicocatmom#stronger#helpingothers#together#dontgiveup#reachoutforhelp #youarenotalone#caregiversupport

[marisadonnelly]

I always imagined motherhood like white linen sheets and a crib at the foot of my bed. Like running a hand over my smooth, swollen belly. Like a flushed face and ice cream right out of the carton, talking about baby names with my husband, going spoonful for spoonful.⠀ ⠀ I always imagined ultrasounds and appointments, nervous butterflies as they searched for the heartbeat and quiet moments alone reflecting on how it would feel to lose a part of myself as I gained an entirely different world.⠀ ⠀ But becoming a mother was none of those things.⠀ Becoming a mother was 8-year-old, hazel-brown eyes looking up at me in wonder for the first time in the middle of a small-town pumpkin patch. It was glasses and size five shoes. It was graphic novels and video games, snack wrappers and dirty fingers.⠀ ⠀ Becoming a mother was the first I love you whispered in a dark bedroom as an echo to my lullaby. It was signing a lease and realizing this home was more than just a physical place. It was the first time my voice caught in my throat as I said “my son” and realized I meant it.⠀ ⠀ I always imagined motherhood to be this enormous, yet far-in-the-distance decision. I thought, like the forward-thinker I am, I would have time to be ready, to be prepared.⠀ ⠀ I thought I would know what I was doing and be less afraid.⠀ But becoming a mother was a whirlwind. It was a single choice—saying yes to a man and realizing that I was saying yes to a little boy, too. And yet, in a sense, it was unconscious.⠀ ⠀ As much as I had a say, my version of motherhood chose me.⠀ ⠀ 📷: @denisekophoto #mothersdayreflections⠀ #mybonusmomstory https://www.instagram.com/p/CAEOolzFgzZ/?igshid=n0kq55w4s5lb

[twinopoli]

A #MothersDayReflection. Thank you mom. I only hope I can do as good a job as you did with me and Dawn. #mommymoment #MothersDay #twinfun

[debrarelly]

Sending prayers and love to those who are the caregivers for their mom. God bless you on this path. Take care of yourself and know you are a great blessing. #dailydosefromdebra #dementia #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #mothersday#caregiver#shedidntknow#heartbreaking #mothertomymother #iwoulddoitagain #loveneverdies#forgottenmemories #mothersdayreflections #calicocatmom#stronger#helpingothers#together#dontgiveup#reachoutforhelp #youarenotalone#caregiversupport