Day 19
I used to be brave. I used to snowboard and hike mountain peaks and enjoy rollercoasters. And then I became a mother. The most exhilarating activities I enjoyed seem freaking insane to me right now. This week, my husband and I went on a trip to the NC mountains with our 16 month old. We visited Grandfather Mountain, and up at the top is a swinging bridge one mile up. We went across that no problem, not without some butterflies in my stomach, but doable. But looking at the people who all congregated at the tippy top of that rock, I had zero interest. Maybe if I wasn’t four months pregnant, or a mom, or a wife, I would have climbed up there. So, maybe it isn’t that I’m not brave anymore. Maybe it’s that I feel the weight of responsibility of me staying alive that causes me not to take risks. Funny enough, I don’t miss those things, at least right now. My life is still full of wonder and joy because I’m pregnant, a mom, and a wife.
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Oh Miccah, this is beautiful. I love your heart and your ability to express it in print.
Thank you, my dear Momma!
You are wise Miccah! Isn’t it funny how God takes away certain desires when it is not important in our lives? Have a blessed weekend. If I miss your FMF post today, I will read it over the weekend. XoJulie
Thank you, Julie! What a great way to look at it as wisdom. Thank you, Lord, for wisdom! Have a wonderful weekend too!
As a mom you take different risks – of the 💓
Oh, SO TRUE!!! Thanks for reading, Lisa!
Hi, Miccah! Visiting from the FMF Facebook page.
You know what? I think being a mom is pretty darn brave. I heard someone say (can’t remember who) that having kids is like tearing your heart into pieces and letting it float around outside of yourself. Sounds pretty courageous to me!
Hi Marie! Thank you for stopping by and for your encouragement. That’s absolutely how it feels. A little piece of my heart incarnate is being exposed to the world. It’s rewarding and terrifying all at the same time!