the wonder of motherhood

Being it is Mother's Day and my wife just joined the ranks of Motherhood with the birth of our first son this past week, here are a couple thoughts. It is so easy to not be grateful for your parents and particularly your Mother. However, I have a new found, deep appreciation for my Mom after watching my wife the past week. Her willingness and endurance through the delivery of our baby spoke volumes of her love for someone not yet born who has no idea what is going on. Without knowing the child and who they will become, the Mother takes a great risk to subject herself to all kinds of pain for the greater joy of loving that child. It seems quite simple but it's much deeper than it appears. Thank your Mom, no matter who she is and what she's done throughout your life; good, bad, or indifferent. Her sacrifice and strength brought you into the world by the grace of God.