Mothers

most women love their kids before they are even created.
they learn about their children before they are born, they read books, they listen to doctors, midwives, nurses, and other mothers.  what should I eat to nourish this child? what vitamins, medicines, foods, drinks....
there are heart beats to be heard, kicks to be felt, and dreams of a future human being, oh how those dreams are powerful.
some women have children, without understanding why the need is go great, others don't even think about it...
some women have children because their religion or culture dictates, this is your purpose.
some women assume the role of mother, beautifully, others not that well.
some girls, too young to be of legal age, become mothers.
some are violated, raped and forced to bear children.
others make the choice not to bring their children into this world.
there are biological, emotional needs to reproduce.
giving birth to a child, and raising a child are separate aspects to being a mother.
some women never bear children, but they are mothers to the core of their being.
some women bear children, and never find their way to be mothers.
I am a woman, I bore 3 children, I am raising 5 children now.
I have struggled, I have cried, I have fought for my kids. I have fought with my kids. I have fought for others children.
I have been there, I have been absent, I have been hugged, I have been shut out and let back in, I have screamed and I have laughed.
As a mother, I have kissed bobos better, punished, been proud, been scared, confused, I've made mistakes, I've learned, and continue to learn.
I have seen new born infants grow, learn to talk, write, walk, run, I've stayed up, waiting for my child to come home, looked for a run away, gone to the principal's office, written notes, seen graduations, dances, kept drawings and cards my children's treasures, heard all about first kisses, been in the car, the first time she took the wheel with me. I know most of my kids' history, I know their strengths, their weaknesses, I am learning their dreams and see them planning their lives. As a family we have lived tragedies, heart felt moments not soon forgotten, great times and sad ones. We've had birthdays, deaths, births, divorce, new love. I am a proud Mother. We are a family.