1. Giving birth to Hunter naturally. I had my mind set on doing it and I was able to accomplish it. It felt good to know that I was doing what I believed was best for my child. It was great to set my mind to something and to find the strength in my own body to accomplish it. It was something that I did with my own will, and no one else helped me.
2. Planning my children's birthday parties. I've done it 5 times now (4 for Hunter and 1 for Graysen), and I have loved the process and outcome of every single event. I really enjoy seeing a day be all about 1 person - especially my child!
3. Loving my kids. Although I readily admit to not always having all the answers about raising my children I do feel like I have always had the natural instinct to love them. The unconditional love that I am assured (and I hope that they are as well) that NO MATTER what they do I will always love them. Nothing in the world can change that. It wouldn't matter if they committed murder, chose a lifestyle that I don't agree with, or decided to never speak to me again; I know without a shadow of a doubt, I will love them as much then as I do today.
4. Nursing. (I'm seeing that all of my accomplishments have to do with my children...) I feel so strongly about this subject and I had to work hard to succeed. Again - the best parts of it were the accomplishment of doing what I believe is best for my children, the fact that I overcame several "road blocks", and the bonding that occurred during the many long hours!
5. Finally forgiving my Dad for leaving my family. And...continuing to forgive every time he hurts my mom, sister, and I. I lived with anger, resentment, and guilt for so many years that it was a huge accomplishment to move past that and let go of all of the negative feelings.
6. Dancing when I was young. I loved my hours of dance every night. I always danced with people who were several years older than me giving me the idea that I was fairly good.
7. Singing in Girls 6 and Mixed 8 in High School. I always greatly enjoyed the time with these people and hearing the our voices together.
Hopefully I'll be able to think of more and add to this list before Wednesday! :0)
3 comments:
As a sub category for you, your triumph with nursing helped me as well! :o) I know I've told you before, but I'll never forget how you helped me when I was in tears with Sarah. I distinctly remember sitting in my bedroom hooked up to the pump, feeling absolutely no modesty as you came in because I was so emotionally drained, I just needed someone to help me figure it all out! :o) After getting over the struggle of the first week, I hardly ever pumped at all, and the rest was pretty easy. Now, with Gabriel, it was a piece of cake! :o) Thanks, Ashley!
Thanks Chrissy - that makes me feel good to know I've helped someone else! :0) I'm also glad that Gabriel was much easier!!!
I'm glad you put dancing! I think it was a big accomplishment for you and such a sacrifice on your family's behalf for you. What dedication! I can remember you always having dance practices in STL or Columbia and thinking "I will never be good enough at something to have those opportunities". What a huge part of your life! I am glad you are proud of thsoe achievements!
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