Frontier Dreams: A Vessel of Life

Monday, May 11, 2015

A Vessel of Life

their faces!

Often times I wonder how my children really see me. Do they see me as kind, gentle and loving (what I hope for) or as a mean rule maker, ruining all their fun? I always fear it is the latter (especially after really off days, like one night when Grandma was visiting). Well, you can imagine my surprise when I saw that K wrote that I was kind and well loved on the chalkboard today. Kevin had something silly written about me (it was a game we were playing back and forth over the weekend) and K said it just wasn't true and changed it to what she felt was true. Oh boy, that made my day!

During Mass today the girls and I were given carnations as a Mother's Day gift and our priest spoke about mothers being a vessel of life. I had never really thought about it that way before. What a gift to be a vessel, I am so grateful for that privilege. And I am so very grateful for my mother, the one who gave me life, and all that she has ever done for me. I cringe when I think about all that I put her through growing up (I was both strong-willed and rebellious), but I know despite all of my ways, she loves me as only a mother could.

p.s. - Pics from our trip to Bruneau Dunes today.

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caffeinegirl 34p · 516 weeks ago

Looks like a wonderful Mother's Day. They don't get it yet, but they will eventually appreciate all those rules and limits!

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greenfreaks 68p · 516 weeks ago

happy mother's day. <3 it is always so wonderful to see that our children don't just see one part of us. they see thw whole thing. you are so well loved. <3

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Sigurlaug Elín · 516 weeks ago

Happy Mother's Day. I first heard about being a vessel for life in prenatal yoga class when I was pregnant with my first child (6 years ago, wow!). It really took me by surprise, I had never thought of it that way. But it's true. We have actually brought humans to this planet! :)

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Taryn@WoolyMossRoots · 516 weeks ago

Oh, I can relate. Sometimes I feel like I am not the fun parent, just the rule making parent! :) How sweet K said you were kind and well loved. What a gift it is when our children fill our hearts like that. Happy Mother's Day to you!

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emilywz 8p · 516 weeks ago

Happy mother's day! You know, for most of my adult life I've found the idea of a woman as a vessel to be, well, offensive. It's really interesting to hear of it in such a positive context - good food for thought. Thanks!

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