My heart is very full. I did pretty good today. I held back the tears. I enjoyed time with friends.
But, tonight as I was trying to get Dylan to bed, I could not help but cry. He was having a hard time settling down and falling asleep. So, I opened my blog and let the soft music play, picked his little body into my arms, and we just danced. This is something I did all of the time after his accident. He would have a hard time getting comfortable and so I would just rock him to music and he would fall asleep in my arms.
It isn't very comfortable, he is a heavy little guy. But, as I rocked him back and forth and as I felt his body become relaxed and his breathing get heavy, I just could not help but feel so over joyed. Tears of happiness and gratitude streaming down my face.
Oh how blessed and grateful I am to be a Mother. I truly cannot express the happiness that it brings me. The satisfaction I feel each day.
The little things...Dylan giving me a big wet kiss, his hysterical laugh when you tickle or chase him, watching him sleep, seeing him grow, hearing him greet Abby every time we walk in the door with a HEYYYYY and a big kiss and hug.
I have always believed that these kids of ours are really only on loan. And I have a great responsibility to love, nurture, teach and care for my little Child of God.
I have thought today about those Mom's out there that have lost their precious child who have been called home. I can't imagine what Mother's Day is like for them. I want you all to know how grateful and blessed I am to have Dylan still with me. I know, because he wasn't called home over a year ago, that he has great things to accomplish in this life. And that I, as his mom, have a great responsibility to make sure whatever that is, I am there to support him.
There is no relationship that can compare to that with your Mother. I know my Mom is with her Mom today and I am so happy for her. I hope she had a beautiful day. I believe she did. I love you Mom!
I would have rocked Dylan all night if I could have. But, as I put him down in bed, he held on to my neck. He would not let me go. He just held on. This was a night I will always remember. What a joyous day!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
The Greatest Gift
Posted by Stephens Family at 10:36 PM
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9 comments:
such a cute story...thanks for sharing! you are such a great mom!
Those are the moments that make it all worth it when he has floaded your living room or is attempting to sit inside the washing machine. You are a good Mama Em. I love you so much!
Hey Em! That is such a sweet blog! I love capturing those little moments too. I also like your Power Thoughts, my Mother-in-law is really into stuff like that, it really works! I also loved your pictures of the Suns game with Brandon, I love doing stuff like that, we are Laker Fans, it makes it fun! Anyway, keep in touch about coming this summer, it would be great to plan a get together! Jules
I do the same thing. We are so so so lucky to have them. Being a mom is the greatest!
Hey Cute girl! Such a cute post. I was thinking about you on Sunday wondering how you were doing. I am sure it was a hard day, but you are so strong. I am so grateful too that Mr D is still around. He will do great things in this life and he will have you as a mother to thank.
A great day to put in your box and keep for ever.
I see primary president in your future, you have a lot of patience and love for kids.
Ohhh I love the way you put stuff, you make me cry in a good way though. Thanks.
Chy or aka whats for dinner haa haa sorry I was to lazy to log out :0D
Awww, Em! Miss you so much!
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