My Little Belle, You are the greatest achievement of my life—far beyond any career milestone or worldly success. No matter what I accomplish, nothing will compare to the joy and fulfillment of being your mother. For a long time, I believed success was defined by ambition—measured by accolades, recognition, and the heights of a career.… Continue reading The Gift I Never Knew I Needed
Tag: Motherhood journey
A Painting That Felt Like a Vacation
Back in 2022, when I was pregnant and visiting my OB-GYN regularly, I noticed a painting in the clinic that stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t a dramatic piece of art filled with heavy symbolism or complex imagery. It was simple, colorful, and instantly comforting. Six women sat on the beach, their backs turned,… Continue reading A Painting That Felt Like a Vacation
Happy Mother’s Day
Today is a day wrapped in warmth, nostalgia, and quiet strength—Mother’s Day. A day where we pause, even for just a few moments, to reflect on what it means to have been raised, nurtured, held, and often saved by the women who carried us into this world or who stood beside us when life tried… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
The Fast-Forward Feeling of Watching Her Grow
From time to time, a colleague or two will ask, “How’s your daughter?” It’s such a simple, kind question, yet every time I’m asked, my answer always seems to carry a heavier weight than it should. I smile and say, “She’s grown so fast,” because it’s the truth—but the whole truth is something I carry… Continue reading The Fast-Forward Feeling of Watching Her Grow
Motherhood Changed Me in So Many Ways
Before becoming a mother, my life was all about work and travel. I wanted to climb the career ladder, achieve big things, and visit famous cities around the world. Success and adventure were my biggest priorities. But everything changed the moment I became a mother. Now, my daughter comes first—before work, before travel, before anything… Continue reading Motherhood Changed Me in So Many Ways
I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You
There are songs that we enjoy, songs that make us dance, and songs that simply pass through our lives without leaving much behind. And then there are songs that seem to find us at the perfect moment, wrapping around our hearts and becoming part of our own story. I Knew I Loved You by Savage… Continue reading I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You
Our Precious Little Belle
You were a birthday wish last year, a goal, a heart’s desire in 2022, and our Almighty Father made you possible. I remember the moment when I realized I wanted you, even when I had always believed that motherhood wasn’t meant for me. I thought I was too focused on my career, too busy chasing… Continue reading Our Precious Little Belle
