While I love the people around me… the friendships I’ve made over the years and the fabulous family I have, I often feel like I’m a mother of sorts. Always trying to teach others the lessons I’ve learned over the years. I’ve learned a lot of lessons. Not just because of the way I was brought up, but because life just doesn’t pan out the way you want it to.
One lesson that stuck with me is to always appreciate what you have and who you have. In my almost 30 years of life, I’ve never seen a year where that lesson didn’t come back to help me out when I was making a desicion. For instance, that time I felt like a failure, we could be anywhere without the help of my mother- in-law and her always helping no matter what your situation. I always appreciate her no matter what the situation.. even though we do have our ups and downs.
Another lesson I seem to see over and over again would be the fact that within minutes, your life can (and will) be turned upside down. A time that jumps out at me would be the moment I found out I was pregnant with Hayden. Yes, we had been trying to get pregnant for a while.. but nothing hits you more than a positive pregnancy test for your first pregnancy. I was soooo excited for the first 30 minutes.. and then scared out of my mind the last 23 hours of the day. There isn’t anything you can do to prepare for your first child other than just jumping in. But I remember that day, feeling like our family was no longer just us. Feeling like I had to be great because my child was now counting on me. I never was the same.
There are plenty of other lessons that I’ve learned in my life that I’ve always made sure to share with others, because you never know when (or if) they need it.
