Sacrifice.

It's been a while since I have blogged and I feel as though life has been a bit crazy and unpredictable lately. I have made some changes to my little world, some for the better and some that have caused more stress than peace. This is life and I am learning how to survive in the role as a new Mom, a good wife and a dedicated co-worker. All of which have caused me some personal heartache in more ways than I can count. This isn't a bad heartache but rather a change in how I perceive this new world I am living in. Being a new Mom can be, well, stressful and enlightening. I know I am good Mom to our little angel but balancing everything that has come my way has been a challenge to say the least. I have been back to work since mid December...this in itself has made me realize what is really important in this short life. Cutting back my hours, changing offices and positions was a difficult but necessary move for me personally. I feel I need to be with Aviana as much as possible these first years and am making every effort to do so. Making sacrifices is inevitable when you are a Mom and this is a lesson my Mother has reminded me of in these past few months. Sacrifice=love. Oh boy does it! I don't think too many of us look at this equation and really think about it. We sacrifice things we may or may not need and we do this so that love will shine through to those who need it. Myself going to part time to be with Aviana more is an example of this. Learning to change the lifestyle I am accustomed to in order to be more present in the moments that truly matter; motherhood and family. These are the moments I live for...watching my baby laugh, smile, cry, sleep and play. I try to remember this simple idea of sacrifice every day but at times it can be tough. Sacrificing is not easy for most of us but it can be so rewarding and simply, uplifting.

I hope you take a look at what you have sacrificed lately simply for love.