A friend loaned me a book that I’ve been soaking in for the past month. I’ve never read a book that so accurately described the emotional realities of motherhood as Katrina Kenison’s book, The Gift of An Ordinary Day.
You won’t find this on the Christian bookstore shelves, and I don’t recommend it from a faith perspective at all, but her words from a mothering perspective are right on. In fact, I’ve never read such smooth, accurate, and heart-touching descriptions of the seasons of motherhood.
I found a You Tube video of the author reading an excerpt from her book that I want to share with you. Take a few minutes…I think you’ll be able to relate…especially if your kids are teenagers. For those of you with little ones, Katrina’s words are a reminder of how short the season of small children really is. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, you’ll need to go directly to my blog site to see the video. Click HERE to go there.)
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That leaves me wanting to cherish today. It makes me want to read her book, too. She really knows how to paint a picture of motherhood with her words!
wonderful..I'm adding this book to my reading list.
What a great post.. . especially on a day that didn't start so well for me. Thanks. This really makes me want to slow down and charish the ordinary. -Stacy
I just found out last month that I am pregnant with my first child (actually our second as we had a miscarriage last November); so I've been contemplating a lot how to prepare for this little life and how to set my expectations…and how to try to make every little moment count because every empty nester mom I talk to says how very quickly the years fly by. This video both delighted my heart and brought me sorrow…I'm looking so forward to the days ahead and yet I fear the letting go parts. Thanks for sharing this Jill! It's a reminder that every mom has to face these days and that there will be many dear women to help share that hard burden when the letting go begins. Thank you also for the reminder of the importance of treasuring the small things…I hope that in the midst of the troublesome moments…I can be a woman who captures the beauty and blessing of it all. Blessings in Him! ~Ashten 🙂
Oh. my. Word. Wow. You are right…she really captures what we have all felt so well!! As a mother struggling to get used to this "new" phase of adolescence with a 13-year-old, I find myself wishing we could rewind a little and go back to that sweet little boy that showered me with kisses all the time…hard adjustment..but great reminder that I need to cherish the "ordinary" days as she says! Thanks Jill!
"Sigh"….through tears.
Jill R.
OH…I needed a good cry 🙂 And a good reminder to savor every single moment of today with my little ones. Thanks…
Amazing. Thank you for sharing that!
I have your book, "Professionalizing Motherhood." I'm so glad I found your blog.
This brought tears to my eyes and made me hug my little boy so tightly. As I silently fear that future of letting go, it reminded me of how I need to cherish every moment now. Thank you for sharing this.