01/06/2010 12:47
Finally learning how to be a mom and a person
I'm finally learning to accept that I'm a working Mom. This has been hard for me as some of you know, but I'm finally getting it.
It occurred to me yesterday that so many people depend on me - my students & their parents for quality service, my son, my husband, my family, etc.
My father was diagnosed with lung cancer. Suddenly I found myself so emotional and the tiniest things. It reminds me of when I was pregnant and Hallmark commercials made me cry. I don't think it's just hormones. I also think it's life hitting you in the face and how powerful our connections to one another can be.
I know that it's ok for me to take some time for myself, to be a hermit for a day or to go shopping, whatever it is...I need it to be there for the people I love. And, I need it so that I enjoy being in my own skin 24/7.
Posted By: Steph
01/06/2010 04:08
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Oh hon.... sending hugs and prayers your way over everything. You have adjusted very well to being a mom on top of everything else, really you have. Baby (and hubby) are lucky to have you!
So sorry to hear about your father's cancer. I hope things are ok for him. I don't know much about this type of cancer, what can be done for him, etc or if it is terminal. Will pray that he is comfortable for as long as possible, if that is so and at peace with everything when he needs to be.
Give yourself the time you need. I am sure DH will understand if you need 20-60 minutes a day for you time. It will make you a better wife, mother, daughter, you, workerbee, etc.... so often we are so busy giving to everyone and everything that we forget about us....
01/12/2010 06:52
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sounds like you are doing well both inside and out. most of us moms dont remember to take care of ourselves until we have wasted several years being overweight for no apparent reason. i am sorry to hear that your dad is ill. i will be praying for him. hugs. kelly
01/13/2010 11:08
aaahhhh
i loved and related to this post completely.... all those ppl need you.... but you need them too... x
