Just crying tears of relief (?) over here. I became a mother much later than you; I love it, but it’s still a struggle. Really appreciating your perspective.
Oh Hope, thank you for this. Motherhood is wonderful and hard and exhausting and exhilarating. It’s hard to deal with the fact that you don’t always love your journey. No one does. I’m printing this off to re-read whenever I need it.
Your story reads like a great adventure! Isn’t it funny how God works things out? When people would ask me what I wanted to be - I’d always say a mom and a wife. It was my dream. Fast forward to ripe age of 39 - I got married. Amazingly had my sweet girl at 42. Looking back I see what a miracle she truly is because babies at 42 don’t come easy. What I would’ve given to be married young and had lots of babies. But God knew my heart wasn’t ready. I see that now. What an amazing and fulfilling journey you are on raising these kids! You are an inspiration to me, for sure!!
I love this piece Hope. To be honest, when I first saw you get married and have your first kid, I thought - there is no one I know better suited for motherhood than Hope. I know she’ll raise and populate the world with Godly humans, and I hope one day I can do the same. Fast forward 11 years, I just gave birth to my first child, and I pray that I’m half the mom you are! I can’t wait to come to you for all of the advice in the coming years ❤️
I'm sorry you went through all of the negativity. We haven't talked really since highschool but I've been following your story. To me it looks like you are doing some amazing things and giving your beautiful family an amazing adventure that they will always remember.
Hope, you're amazing! Thank you so much for sharing so authentically. Amen and amen to the truths you shared, and I'm quite sure someone out there in the middle of the struggle really needed to hear it. Praying for you!
Wow, definitely more of this (on top of the other amazing things you offer)! My journey to motherhood came "too late" and with pressure from others who wanted it for themselves as much as for me and my little family. It's tough! Creating love, nurturing love and unleashing love is the joy of what we do everyday - even through the complex and ugly parts. So much appreciation for US!
I have never met a person more suited for sending love into the world! Hope you are an incredible mother and friend. God knew what He was doing when He placed each of those amazing children in your care. Keep up the good work.
FYI Ive been wiping butts since the 1990s. Lol. I have not feelings towards it anymore😂 At least I get to love this particular butt forever. We should celebrated in a few years when its over. 🥰
Just crying tears of relief (?) over here. I became a mother much later than you; I love it, but it’s still a struggle. Really appreciating your perspective.
Oh Hope, thank you for this. Motherhood is wonderful and hard and exhausting and exhilarating. It’s hard to deal with the fact that you don’t always love your journey. No one does. I’m printing this off to re-read whenever I need it.
Your story reads like a great adventure! Isn’t it funny how God works things out? When people would ask me what I wanted to be - I’d always say a mom and a wife. It was my dream. Fast forward to ripe age of 39 - I got married. Amazingly had my sweet girl at 42. Looking back I see what a miracle she truly is because babies at 42 don’t come easy. What I would’ve given to be married young and had lots of babies. But God knew my heart wasn’t ready. I see that now. What an amazing and fulfilling journey you are on raising these kids! You are an inspiration to me, for sure!!
I love this piece Hope. To be honest, when I first saw you get married and have your first kid, I thought - there is no one I know better suited for motherhood than Hope. I know she’ll raise and populate the world with Godly humans, and I hope one day I can do the same. Fast forward 11 years, I just gave birth to my first child, and I pray that I’m half the mom you are! I can’t wait to come to you for all of the advice in the coming years ❤️
I'm sorry you went through all of the negativity. We haven't talked really since highschool but I've been following your story. To me it looks like you are doing some amazing things and giving your beautiful family an amazing adventure that they will always remember.
Hope, you're amazing! Thank you so much for sharing so authentically. Amen and amen to the truths you shared, and I'm quite sure someone out there in the middle of the struggle really needed to hear it. Praying for you!
Wow, definitely more of this (on top of the other amazing things you offer)! My journey to motherhood came "too late" and with pressure from others who wanted it for themselves as much as for me and my little family. It's tough! Creating love, nurturing love and unleashing love is the joy of what we do everyday - even through the complex and ugly parts. So much appreciation for US!
Love your story 👧🏼we’re all so proud 🥹 of you ❤️such a great mom and Peter a 👨🏻❤️grandma and grandpa Chambers
I love this, Hope!! Thank you for sharing :)
Yes, please continue to share! Loved this piece
I have never met a person more suited for sending love into the world! Hope you are an incredible mother and friend. God knew what He was doing when He placed each of those amazing children in your care. Keep up the good work.
FYI Ive been wiping butts since the 1990s. Lol. I have not feelings towards it anymore😂 At least I get to love this particular butt forever. We should celebrated in a few years when its over. 🥰