This is not a post about my wonderful kids and the joys of motherhood - but simply an observation of where I am standing and currently find myself in a reflective state as I begin to move forward feeling the resistance like a brilliant windstorm pushing me back..but I continue, with my hair a mess and feeling the exahstion to my core.
Motherhood isnt easy. Life isnt always easy.
I never truly comprehended how much more chaotic life would be with 2 kids. How in the world did my mom do it with 6 (or 7, now)? Im constantly moving. I love to write and so I take the time to do things such as this, but honestly this single blog entry took me days to compose, seriously!
Im finally starting to make connections with people outside of my home. Any mom knows what a blessing it is to have these connections. These connections remind me of what it is like to be Casey. Ill never stop being mommy or being a wife, but it refreshes my soul when I can remind myself what its like to just be me.
Life seems to have taken our little family in some not-quite-planned directions. It can and has been stressful, any adult knows that feeling of "its not ever going to end..." so feeling completely defeated this morning, I began my morning routine of work, school and the daily maddness that is called Cayden and Kaille. I checked my email, and generally I do not read forwarded emails until I have spare time -- so generally, once a month late on a saturday or sunday night. But, for some reason I chose to read this email on Wednesday morning and it was just what I needed. So I feel compelled to share it.
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."
"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life."
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
