When I Became a Mother

Written by Shannon Leigh

When I became a mother,

they placed you in my arms

you looked at me with big, bright eyes

and I cried.

When I became a mother,

You instantly stole my heart away

I didn't know I could love so much

your little hands, your sweet touch.

When I became a mother,

I doubted my abilities

you were so fragile, so perfect

How could you love me?

When I became a mother,

I asked God to give me grace

and patience,

and mercy.

When I became a mother,

I understood the sacrifice of the Son

I understood the pain of the Father

When I became a mother,

I was filled with purpose so divine.

your dreams became mine

When I became a mother,

I prayed fervently that you would come to know the Lord

"Please know my little girl." - I begged

When I became a mother

I was challenged and stretched

but you rewarded me with sweet smiles

I didn't know the full meaning of love,

but you taught me all about it

when I became a mother.

Thanks for making me such a blessed mommy, Ruby. I couldn't ask for more!

And now that I'm a Mom, it makes me appreciate my mom THAT much more.

Thanks Mom for all you do for me and the way you love me!

I love you.

Happy Mother's Day.