The Quiet Moments

These are the moments. The ones I never want to forget. Little Finn in my arms, nursing in the dark. This is why I love breastfeeding - the closeness and the quiet. I am promised these quiet moments every day because I am the only one who can nourish my sweet babe. The fact that my body is creating (and has been for almost a year now) exactly what he needs is so amazing to me! What a crazy amazing blessing! It's not the easiest journey, but the struggles are so worth it. I'm finally at a point where I feel like I've got a handle on this whole breastfeeding thing and I love it so much.

I never knew how much I'd learn and change after becoming a momma. At every turn, I see God's love reflected in the journey of motherhood. To be honest, I've been running from Him for far too long now but becoming a mother has slowly brought me back. I can't help but see the parallel between my love for Finn and God's love for me, even though I know it pales in comparison. Some days, my love for Finn can bring me to tears, so to imagine that multiplied by 1000, how can I not go running into His arms?

Dear Finn,

I hope that you will see God's love through me and your papa. We both love you to the ends of the earth! The small moments that we have together - whether I'm feeding you, or you're in my arms sucking on your hand (your favorite pastime these days) or we're just smiling together on the couch - are some of my favorites. You have helped me to slow down and appreciate these fleeting moments. You are the reason that I've found my way back to God. You give me strength, sweet boy. You are my everything. And if you're daddy had a blog, he would say the same thing :)

Love you love you!
-Momma