I came across a quote quite a few years ago that has stuck in my mind since then:
"Share a happy memory. Also share the difficult times that have helped you become stronger and wiser. When shared, the value of these experiences multiplies." -Steve Brunkhorst
That's really what it's about. I was once a brand new mother with a darling little baby boy and a beautiful life but secretly suffering from debilitating anxiety/depression. I wished so badly that there were women out there who understood or someone that would have said to me, "Hey, I struggled too. You're not alone." But nobody told me that when I was in the midst of it. When I talked to friends about it years later, they mentioned how they had struggled all those years before, and I was astonished that we had all done so in such silence and secrecy. In such shame. I decided then to never let another new mother within my reach suffer alone. If I can multiply the value of my experiences simply by sharing the good, bad, and in-between days with you, I'm going to take that leap and hope that somebody somewhere might gain something from it. Borrowing words from Cristen Rodgers, I'm going to "gather up [my] stumbling stones and build a bridge for someone else."
There is so much goodness and beauty in those growth opportunities that I can't help but thank God for the privilege that it is to be here making my way through the day-to-day routine. Without the mountains I've climbed, I wouldn't have this view. And it's such a remarkably breathtaking view that I can't keep it all to myself. I want you to see it too.
I love being a mommy, even though sometimes it makes me cry. They never stop needing you, ya know? Even in the middle of the night, somebody needs you. And they fight like they hate each other. They want all the food but hate whatever you made for dinner. They are a lot of work, these taskmasters of mine, but there are so many perfect moments and minutes spent loving and being loved by them that it makes all the blood, sweat, and tears worth it. They're my little mountains that I climb every day to the most stunning of views.
My husband is greeted after work by the happy sound of feet running to the doorway and delightful squeals of, "Daddy! You're home!" And that's just from me. I never get enough time with him. One of my favorite things in life is our late night talks in bed when we both should be sleeping. I think I'll keep him forever and ever. Except when he annoys me, like any good husband occasionally does.
I am a lover of makeup (Maskcara Beauty Artist #1723), and I wear a full face of it 5 days out of 7. Putting on my face is my 20 minutes of me-time each day, and I look forward to it. I love doing other women's makeup and helping them feel beautiful too. I am a photographer when I get the chance to be, a follower of Jesus Christ (at least I try), a lover of singing, a grammar enthusiast, and a passionate eater of ice. I value honesty, truth, and realness, so you'll find that I'm open about almost everything. Thanks for visiting! I hope you like what you find.
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