It’s time
4 months ago
10/19/2006
There have been times in my life when I felt 'empty'. Drained from all the expectations and the responsibilities there comes a point when you cry out, "I have no more to give." I've sat alone in my car for hours just to avoid going back into my house; the place where people want and need things from me. A place that most times I love but sometimes despise which leaves me feeling selfish. And then...my daughter runs to me with arms wide open as I walk in the door, "I missed you mommy." Or I lay on a table as they move a wand around my belly and I see "Patrick" there inside of me with his tiny face and hands reaching out to the mother he already loves. And then it happens, I find that secret reserve of strength, of love, of everything I thought I'd lost and somehow it fills me to the brim and allows me to carry on.
I suppose love is like that. It can take all that you have and leave you feeling empty and in a moment's pause, fill you back up again.
Happy Half Nekkid Thursday 
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yes a childs love can always fill you up. even on the really dark days.
any love can i guess. but the love of children beats all. it's supercharged.
HHNT
How much more can we ask for?
I'm so elated for you NWC... You're one of the most strengthening Blogs I read.
BTW, Patrick is already so beautiful! I love the profile.
I see you and Patrick too,
JJ
I can't wait to see him. You have the best HNT's ever with your children.
I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
Being a parent is the greatest feeling I could ever have. No matter how bad of a day I have, there is nothing that can take away from the love I see in my little boys eyes when I walk through that door.