The MamaZine

Kat from Inspired to Action shared this Taylor Swift video recently and having never seen it before I was moved to tears. Not only is it a beautiful tribute to Taylor’s mom but the words of the song can be meaningful for any parent.

A family friend just lost her newborn twins, another has been diagnosed with cancer at only 11. I am too often reminded that these children are not guaranteed to me forever. I can only give them my very best and try to make each day their best day.

Being their mother is what I wanted most, deep inside my heart and I get one chance to do this dream job of mine right. While they may be too small to remember actual events, this stage in their lives will leave an imprint on their soul. They will forever carry with them how I made them feel.

Did I light up when I saw them?
Did I look them in the eyes and squeeze them tight?
Did I walk with patience and grant them grace?
Did I love them well?

Some days aren’t easy. There are days filled with one unexpected twist after another. Then there are the weeks when everyday feels like one of those days. The weeks we barely get through.

Those days will happen. Those weeks will too. Chaos will come our way, but the beauty is in the effort. Perhaps, the best thing we can give them are memories of a childhood filled with the pursuit of best days.