Motherhood

Motherhood will change you

In its own special ways

It’s short years

And extra-long days

It’s big moments along the way

Dotted with memories you hope will stay

It’s extra snuggles

Night and day

And less sleep

But time to pray

It’s emptying your heart

And filling it whole

It’s growing your faith

And testing your soul

It’s laughter

Tears

Smiles

And fears

It’s knowing you’re loved

When you hold them near

It’s an easy price

For a priceless gift

It’s the hardest thing you’ll ever get

Motherhood

 

—Dedicated to my mom, and all moms who paid the price for a priceless gift. 💕

Trinity

I cried again

My tears were deep

Coming from a place not many see

The place where you are buried

I cry again

Your dad and I cry together

For we will love you, Trinity

Forever

Your time was short

Our arms were barren

Anger rises for the life you weren’t given

But I relinquish those feeling to embrace the truth

That you are living the life we long to

You’re breathing the air we are dying to breathe

You are free

So I will not trap you in my sorrow

In my pain

I’ll hand you over to His arms of grace

Knowing one day we will see your face

Levi

How can I say how you make me feel?

Your hidden heart is so real

Your gentle pats have turned to kicks

Sometimes I jump with those mighty hits

You’re coming soon in May or June

We’re waiting for that day to bloom

I’ll push and I’ll breathe and I’ll set you free

Into this wild world you’ll soon see

How can I say how it will make you feel?

The pain, the heartache, is so real

But stronger still is the Love

That sent you, Levi

From above

And Then You Called me Mommy

And then you called me Mommy

And my heart danced inside

For you had called me Mommy

For the very first time

Each day I want to show you

What that name truly means

And I pray you always know

How much it means to me

For when you’re no longer by my side

I’ll still cheer you on inside

My dancing heart will sometimes cry

For you’ll call me Mommy across telephone lines

And as I’ll watch you start to fly

Son, I’ll remember each special time

And hold it tight in this heart of mine