As many of you mothers I'm sure, I have been struggling with my self worth as a mother. I never feel like I'm patient enough, engaging enough, loving enough, etc. etc. etc. Today was especially trying. I felt unsure of our future and how I would be able to be the mom I need to be with everything going on and my ever present struggles.
Enter in my angel. In the middle of the shoe isle in Walmart with two boys running up the isles and a cart rolling away from me while I tried to get boots on a little girl, a woman walked up to me. She looked a little sheepish as she said, "Excuse me?" I thought I was right in her way and apologized but then she surprised me. "No, that's not it. I'm not sure how to say this but I felt like I needed to tell you that you are a great mother. I can just tell. You have beautiful children and you are doing a good job. I don't know why I felt that but I just felt so strongly that I needed to tell you that. I have an 18 year old and a 20 year old and I want to tear up seeing you with your children. You are a good mom."
By this time, I am tearing up and I sincerely thanked this woman and told her I so needed to hear that. I was even tempted to go and find her after we figured out the boot situation and give her a hug but with three littles and various activities, I didn't take the time to search for her and she wasn't on our way out.
Now she even said herself she had no idea why she felt like saying that but I know clearly that she was sent to be my angel and give me a message from my Heavenly Father to help me in a time for stress and anxiety. That woman will forever hold my gratitude. I am grateful for those who are able to set aside social norms and open themselves up to be His hands.
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