For the mom who’s hanging on by a thread from sleepless nights with your newborn baby … you’re doing this beautifully.
For the mom who’s battling critical comments from family members and strangers in the store in how you raise your kids … you’re doing this beautifully.
For the mom who’s juggling pre-teens, teens, hormones, and sassy attitudes … you’re doing this beautifully.
For the mom who isn’t sure she can make it another day inside her house during this pandemic … you’re doing this beautifully.
For the mom who can’t craft worth a lick and the mom whose house looks like a Pinterest dream … you’re doing this beautifully.
For the mom who’s waiting to see new life breathed into her present situation and is waiting patiently and expectantly … you’re doing this beautifully.
For the mom who’s suffering from anxiety, PPD, depression, and more … you’re doing this beautifully.
For the mom who needs a true friend to check in and care … you’re doing this beautifully.
You’re doing this motherhood thing beautifully. You are exactly who your children need – no matter your struggles and imperfections.
You’re not alone. Be strong. Hold tight. Light is coming. Hope is on the way. We’ll get through this together.
You are loved,
Samantha
Samantha Krieger is a pastor’s wife and mom to 4. She is the author of Quiet Time: A 30-day Devotional Retreat for Moms in the Trenches. Her writing appears regularly on Her View From Home, TODAY Parenting, and For the Family. Connect with her on Instagramand Facebook.
