Celebrations of Motherhood
Balancing Motherhood, fitness, loss, gratitude, spiritual growth.
They say life is a journey.
I have found that it is actually many small journeys intertwined. I’ve had the journey of growing up, learning hard life lessons, being a wife, being a mother, striving for fitness, and managing a business, just to name a few. Then there are journeys within journeys, such as defining myself and who I am, learning to recognize the things I cannot control, and to have gratitude for all the blessings in my life, even when things seem down.
My journey of motherhood has been up and down. It seems at times like it just flies by and at other times things seem like the days hardly move forward at all. I have struggled to find balance between mothering my children and giving adequate attention to other areas of life. NO, motherhood is not easy. But, I wouldn’t change a minute of it.
The struggle is what creates value. This is true of many things in our lives, right? We don’t always fully appreciate the things that come easy or with no effort at all.
This month of May my family and surrounding loved ones celebrated Mothers Day planting a tree in memory of my Mom, the matriarch of our family. She always smiled and laughed and made you feel good even if she did not feel the best. I am not done mourning her because I miss her laughter and her phone calls to check on me or just to call and tell me she loves me. Those memories will never be forgotten.
We planted a beautiful Pink Bubblegum Redbud in her memory. I am looking forward to the spring flowers that will blossom. Each one will remind me of her love for nature and appreciation of our beautiful world.
In this time of sadness I find light in the moment and give all the gratitude to all those moms out there that give their heart and soul to their family. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for my children and cherish them making me a mom.
I may complain or grumble due to the lack of sleep because I was up late working on a school project or had to bake something for school at the last given moment. I give gratitude for all those moments. I strive to keep myself healthy and strong for all my loved ones. It is not easy getting up and going to the gym or meal prepping healthy dishes but it is worth it!
You got this momma!
Stay strong and beautiful!
XOXO - Cacy