Somewhere someone has just found out she is going to become a mother.
Somewhere someone has found out she won’t.
Somewhere a mother is crying for the loss of a pregnancy.
Somewhere a mother isn’t ready to be a mother.
Somewhere a mother is giving birth.
Somewhere a mother is sleep deprived.
Somewhere a mother is staring into the eyes of a newborn.
Somewhere a mother is picking cheerios up off the floor.
Somewhere a mother is making sacrifices.
Somewhere a mother is watching her baby learn to walk.
Somewhere a mother is gently cleaning a booboo and covering it with a band aid.
Somewhere a mother is rocking a sick child.
Somewhere a mother is finding out she has cancer.
Somewhere a mother is dying.
Somewhere a mother is caring for her own mother.
Somewhere a mother is ready to give up.
Somewhere a mother is asking for help.
Somewhere a mother is cleaning the house.
Somewhere a mother is making a meal for her family.
Somewhere a mother has finally found joy in the little things.
Somewhere a mother is teaching her child.
Somewhere a mother is being taught.
Somewhere a mother is feeling proud.
Somewhere a mother is being humiliated in the grocery store by her toddler.
Somewhere a mother is feeling trapped.
Somewhere a mother needs a break.
Somewhere a mother is feeling rejuvenated.
Somewhere a mother has found time for herself.
Somewhere a mother is praying for her children.
Somewhere a mother is praying for herself.
Somewhere a mother is worrying.
Somewhere a mother is doubting herself.
Somewhere a mother is paving the way.
Somewhere a mother is ready to take on the world.
Somewhere a mother is being criticized.
Somewhere a mother is losing her inhibitions.
Somewhere a mother is feeling humbled.
Somewhere a mother is reaching out.
Somewhere a mother is helping another mother.
Somewhere a mother is feeling unappreciated.
Somewhere a mother is crying.
Somewhere a mother needs to be held.
Somewhere a mother is thinking of the future.
Somewhere a mother is attending a graduation.
Somewhere a mother is planning a wedding.
Somewhere a mother is watching her own child become a parent.
Somewhere a mother’s long journey is coming to an end.
Motherhood has its ups and downs. For every mother I’ve ever observed, learned from, been close to – here’s to the bumpy and glorious ride.
-Lei of My Many Colored Days
Author: Mile High Mamas
Amber Johnson
So beautifully written, Lei. Such a wonderful reminder that mothers everywhere share the same joys and struggles.
Amber Johnson
P.S. Happy Mother’s Day, everyone!
Lori in Denver
This is so wholly beautiful, and encompasses so much of what life is.
Happy Mother’s Day to Lei, Amber and my fellow Mile High Mama friends.
Holly
Happy Mommy’s Day everyone! Very cute post!
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Kagey
A beautiful tribute to moms everywhere, at every stage of life. Sometimes, I am many of these lines at once.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Lei
Thanks Amber… Proud to be a mother alongside each of you!
Jenna Hallock
It’s good to remember that being a mom is full of joys and struggles: when you’re struggling, remember that it doesn’t last forever; when you’re full of joy, enjoy it!
I can hardly remember what life was like before motherhood: this is definitely the best part!
Melissa
I related to so much of this. Thank you for expressing motherhood so beautifully.
Gretchen Yoder
This is fantastic and has just about everything. Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Leilani Rogers
What an honor to see this still floating around Amber! Happy Mother’s Day to you.