Last night I went to a YW meeting and it was just amazing. I don't know if it was just exactly what I needed to hear or it touched me more than others but I left that meeting feeling like it was the best meeting I had ever been to. (gauged by the tear flow -- seriously I could not stop crying!)
I think the thing that touched me the most was a sweet YW (about 14) that was there with her mom and little sister and she read a poem about the girl she was in the past, the young woman she is now and the woman she will one day be. I couldn't help thinking that Sarah is the girl growing in the the young woman, me as a young woman wanting so badly to be like my mom one day and then coming to the realization that I AM THE MOM. I know I have a 9 year old, but I still feel like I am the young woman trying to be like my mom. See I am tearing up just thinking about it with Emma laughing at me. My mom is so amazing in so many ways and did such a great job in raising 7 children! Mom, I just got a HUGE feeling of love and appreciation for you! I was going to call you but I was balling like a baby last night and even thinking about it today I am tearing up. So to spare you the tears and blubbering you can read it on my blog how much I love and appreciate you and how amazing I think you are!
Also, for any one who is in the YW presidency I got probably the most valuable tool I have ever had! The 2nd counselor gave us CDs with hymns, children songs and YW songs that go along with each lesson. If you are in the YW in your ward and want a copy really it is amazing!!!
5 comments:
Oh sweetheart, that was just what I needed to hear. I'm a little under the weather-- something I may not be able to fix by myself like I usually do--and it made me so happy to read you blog. Life really is a big circle. It's crazy to think that I'm the grandma. And before I know it I'll be the great-grandma and you'll be the grandma. Can you believe it? I'll talk to you tomorrow.
I got all emotional too just to read your lines...but I totally understand how you feel. its amazing how you can feel the spirit even through the internet.
Thanks for sharing your "moment".
You're mom is awesome! She was always a favorite, and I loved visiting your home because of the feeling of love there. And you, Julie, are an incredible mother yourself! It is weird that we are the moms now, isn't it? My #1 is 1 1/2 years from YW!!!~
Hey, my dear friend!! I have those "wish I was as great as my mom" moments all the time. Being a mom sure helps us realize all that are mothers sacrificed on our behalf, huh?? I'm so glad you had a good experience. I sure love you!! Julie Moore
Jules,
you are an awesome momma! and this is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. Now that I'm having a girl I get a little panicky thinking about being the "role model"-but you do it so well-love ya!
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