Thanks to a few small events that have taken place over the last few weeks I am back at it. I am finding joy in my Mommy Moments I hope the same is true for you and that what I have to share might help in some small way.
I put my whole heart and soul into teaching dance and in its turn the recitals. Therefore one of the causes or effects of putting so much of myself into these children is that I call my dancers my children, and receive a lot of Mommy Moments from them. This being the case it is wonderful when validation is given to me in this area.
My Mom came out this year to see my dancers perform in their various recitals and support me in it. I am so grateful not matter your age you want your parents to be proud of you and how you chose to live your life. The fact that she traveled a day to support me, in and of itself gave me great joy. I introduce her to as many of the parents and other teachers as I could in the chaos of after dance recital. After introducing her to someone my attention was drawn away in another direction I heard my Mom say something to the effect of, “For her; her dancers are her children, so I needed to come and see my grandchildren.”
Simple words with a power punch effect on me. When your heart aches to be a mother, love and be loved by children, it can be quite a burden to carry. Even as I have come along this journey for and now am finding my Mommy Moments and have become a Moment Mommy. Negativity is all around waiting to come when our defenses start getting tired. This statement from my Mom, the grandma of over 50 Moment Grandchildren, validate me in my efforts to make the most of what life has given me. My strength is renewed and my hope restored.
A little late for Mother's Day however still as true. Thank You Mom for being there for me and supporting me and always helping me find the strength to keep going and becoming more!
