Dear Young Mom,
You have a tough job!
Who thought raising something is cute as a little puppy would be so hard?!
Oh, please don’t think that I’m comparing babies to puppies – but you have to admit…they are both adorable and capture our hearts like nothing else! Yet, even caring for an adorable baby that sleeps all day is a lot of work. Mentally as well as physically. Emotionally, too.
I remember being very surprised how difficult it was to be a stay at home mom. I can’t even imagine working full-time and balancing motherhood. Both have their own challenges. I’ve been thinking a lot about you both lately and I wanted to take some time to encourage you.
I know you’ve heard people say again and again, “This is the most important job in the world!!” That’s true. And I know that you know it. But that doesn’t really help on those lonnnng days where logic tells you that today really doesn’t make a huge difference in your child’s life. But it does. I promise you, it does!
In the next few letters I want to encourage you, come alongside you, and show you the value of every precious moment with your child.
Sometimes it’s hard to see the forest for the trees when you’re being attacked by the low hanging branches as you walk on the path of life. Oh those branches come in the form of dirty diapers, meltdowns and the likes, but admit it…
There is NOTHING like those sweet chubby arms wrapped around your neck with a heavy head laying on your shoulder, as you comfort your baby like no one else can….. That is the moment, God confirms in your heart that your job is priceless. For both of you!
I’m proud of you and your dedication to that sweet little one that calls you “Mommy.”
You’re a great mom – don’t ever doubt that!
Char
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Rebecca Hastings says
Such a sweet reminder about an often tiresome, messy, hard job. It is good to remember the value of this hard work at every stage!
Char says
It is hard work at every stage. It keeps us humble and kneeling as we seek wisdom. Thanks for sharing Rebecca.
Michele Morin says
Thanks for this on two levels! I remember vividly all those feelings and experiences–and I so appreciate the love and commitment my daughter in law pours into my grandbabies!
Char says
What a wonderful gift to your daughter in law – to have you appreciate and acknowledge her efforts Michele.
Laurie says
Very wise and compassionate advice for any young mother. When my children were young, I was both a SAHM, and then a full-time working mom. Both had their own challenges.
Char says
Wow! Laurie you can relate to both sets of moms.
Patrick Weseman says
You always have the best things to say. I do compare my 21-year-old son to owning a pet sometimes (because of his issues about leaving stuff all around the house and laying on the couch a lot). Great advice to everyone.
Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Char says
You’re too funny! Parenting requires having a sense of humor doesn’t it?!
Maree Dee says
What a great reminder of the value we hold as mothers. Yes, it is hard but so worth it.
Char says
There are great rewards!
~ linda @ Being Woven says
Having never been a mom does not place me in this category at all…yet I have taught hundreds of K-3 kids in school and find that my heart relates to this post on a different level. As a teacher, I held responsibility far beyond my wildest imagination. I had classrooms of 20-35 children over the many years and was expected to train them up in various ways. I think upon these years and know that God wanted my very best for those children as they were His. God wanted me to love them and encourage them and nurture them along the way. I am grateful that He gave me His love from which to love those kids. I did love them and still do. They made a huge difference in my life too.
Char says
Linda, oh… I have so much to say to you! What a blessing to those children that you had the heart of a mother to minister to them and love them. I’m sure God placed you there specifically to come alongside their parents. You know that saying: “It takes a village”.. it truly does! Parenting goes far beyond the parents. One day I’ll be writing a series to grandparents because their role is so vitally important too. I should write one to teachers too!
Lauren Sparks says
Sweet encouragement for a sometimes frustrating season. laurensparks.net
Gayl says
Beautiful encouragement, Char!
Char says
Thanks Gayl. Excited to encourage young moms. Their job is foundational.
Denise Renae says
Oh Char, thanks for this encouragement! I just had my 6th baby 2 weeks ago, and I’m exhausted. Because of the tiredness, I’m edgy with my kids, and I wonder, “Am I really having a positive impact on these kids?” I do need to take in the little moments with them and cherish them because they CAN have a huge impact on each of my children. Thanks!
Char says
Denise, congratulations on your six baby! I can’t even imagine you’re “tiredness.” And those days where it feels like you have done nothing… Remember that just being there and providing that security that mama is close by… is priceless to your children right now!
Donna Reidland says
I love your new slant for your letters. Young mommies definitely need our encouragement. It can be exhausting, but it’s such an important calling!
Char says
Thanks Donna. I was just listening to a young friend recently and we can’t encourage them enough!!