YOU ARE NOT ALONE; Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a day that I have always cherished. I loved helping, as a youth, hand out flowers to all the mothers in the congregation. I loved being with my mom and grandmothers. I never thought about it being a day that could be difficult. This is where I was wrong.
Last year at Mother's Day Jacob and I had not yet started trying but it was still difficult. I knew I wanted to start a family and we didn't have one yet. All the mother's were acknowledged at church and I felt just sad. This year, I do not even know how I am going to feel. I do know it is going to be more difficult Sunday because of the things that have happened this past year. I do know that I am going to try my hardest to Praise God in this storm and make him my first priority and not my last resort!
Knowing that I will feel sad, upset, less of women makes me feel so selfish for not cherishing all those mothers out there. I still love my mother and grandmothers, and now for the second year, my mother in law and my grandmothers in law. These 6 ladies are great examples of what kind of mother I hope to become someday.
Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there but please do not forget how your friends or relatives might feel. 1 in 8 women deal with infertility, you know someone out there going through this. Reach out to them, be there for them, and maybe even do something for them to show you love them and better days are to come.

I listen to Kari Jobe on a daily basis and when I am feeling down about my situation I listen to I am not alone. I hope this song helps someone that needs it! 

"I Am Not Alone" by Kari Jobe

When I walk through deep waters
I know that You will be with me
When I'm standing in the fire
I will not be overcome
Through the valley of the shadow
I will not fear

I am not alone
I am not alone
You will go before me
You will never leave me

In the midst of deep sorrow
I see Your light is breaking through
The dark of night will not overtake me
I am pressing into You
Lord, You fight my every battle
And I will not fear

You amaze me
Redeem me
You call me as Your own

You're my strength
You're my defender
You're my refuge in the storm
Through these trials
You've always been faithful
You bring healing to my soul