I've always wanted to be a mother. I guess, my want was more of a selfish reason. I yearned to have unconditional love and to give unconditional love. Most of my life, I've prayed to have many children.
When I became a mother to my little baby girl, life was better than perfect. Being a first time mother brought with it so many anxieties as well as all the wonders that I could not have fathom. Imagine that we were now responsible to this precious little angel. I can hardly breathe just thinking about Marisa's first! Her first smile, first laughter, first hug, first kiss, first turn to her tummy, first jump, first steps, first fever, first word, first learned how to read, first crush, first driving lesson, first time using her credit card, first choice in what college she wants to attend, first career/major she wants to pursue, first of everything! Every step that Marisa took, we were sure to be right by her.
When Ethan was born, our lives were forever changed. When we were told that Ethan had an extra chromosomes a few minutes after his birth, my heart was filled with an overwhelming love and a gut wrenching desire to protect my baby. My heart did ache for the opportunities that I thought that my son would miss. The aches turned into pride as days passed with Ethan’s unconditional acceptance and love for life and everything around him. I watched in awe as to how this little boy could bring a smile to everyone when he enters a room. Ethan brightens my days with his sweet disposition. My sweet baby greets me with open arms and his eyes are a reflection of pure bliss.
I am blessed. My children have taught me unconditional love, amazing innocence, enduring faith, complete tolerance, possibilities without limitations, unselfishness, gratitude, self worth, to savor each moment, and to treasure one another.
Being a mother to these perfect little precious angels is an extraordinary privilege.
So my wish for my children is for them to always have faith, to love one another, and to always do their best. I hope and pray that my husband and I will give Marisa and Ethan enough encouragement, complete acceptance, unconditional love, and guidance for them to live in constant bliss. I want them to know that life’s journey may not be perfect, but the journey in life may be better than perfect!
With all my love,
Mom 5-13-2011
With all my love,
Mom 5-13-2011
