Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Becoming.

I kind of see 2012 as my year to prepare myself, my marriage, and my home for welcoming a child. I don't know what that means exactly, but it's something I feel in my heart, this draw to be a mother. There were moments throughout my twenties when I didn't even know if I wanted to have children. Maybe I would be one of those people that chooses having a career over having children, I thought. I spent 2010 praying for my future children, and I ended the year more unsure of motherhood than when I started it. Now, I know deep within my being that I want to be a mother, and I am ever so grateful for this feeling that I wasn't sure would come. One day, when I talk to my child about the moments that led me to becoming a mom, I will mention how so many of my friends had kids before me, and inspired me with the joy and grace that they mothered and fathered their children with. I have been surrounded by so many of these types of friends this year, including this one right here. 
This is my dear friend Laurel with her daughter (and our goddaughter!) Robin. We were lucky enough to see them a couple of weeks ago, despite their living across the country in Tennessee. And this is me attacking Robin's tummy...
a seemingly appropriate ending to an overly serious post.

6 comments:

  1. Ohh Brookie! I know you will be an amazing mama! You were destined for mamahood! I think with you being our leader in jr.high and high school ;we more than prepared you for mamahood with our crazy antics!

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    1. So true, Rash! You guys were crazy, but it sure was fun!

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  2. Brooke,

    I have been waiting for a post like this for years now... Ok, I am slightly kidding.
    From the moment I met you and Matt, I knew you would both make such wonderful parents. You truly have a bond and love for one another that will be such a great foundation for your family, once you start having children. And you are going to make such a wonderful mother, seriously!

    I am really excited for this next season of your life, and I am excited to at least be able to read about it :)

    xoxo
    Bren

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    1. Thanks Bren! Well, who knows when I really will have children, so it might be a long season... I'm the type of person who has to completely over think something before I actually make a decision to do something about it. :)

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  3. I hope you will also mention all of the wonderful and important things you have been doing that made you "not sure" you wanted to become a mom ... they will appreciate those things, too, I think! But I'm happy you're finding joy even in the desire -- isn't it amazing how a sense of passion and longing can feel so life-giving? You're a great godmother already, and I am SO looking forward to learning from your journey into motherhood. I know one thing: your child will have the best photos EVER. I think these might be Robin's best pics from the last three months, and you were only there for a night! Hugs.

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    1. Thanks for your words of encouragement, Laurel! You always bring wisdom and perspective, and your words consistently speak such truth.

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