On the very early morning of December 27th 2007, my wife became more than herself. She became a mother.
She worked, and toiled to do everything she could to ensure that this new life dependent on her had everything he needed. Her self interest and importance became a secondary drive towards that of the new calling she found in Will. Even leaving her job to become a stay at home mom to care for this new addition to our family.
Then again, on a very early morning of Sept 7th 2010, my wife moved forward to become a mother to yet another child. Our sweet little baby girl Maggie. Our daughter however had special needs; and my wife, the mother, heeded the heightened call and began working continually with her to try and better her. Reaching to a place in her heart, and physical being to produce an endurance that surpasses my understanding. To show interest to our son, to let him know that he too is loved, and that his little sister was a joy, not a burden to take his mommy from him.
When we thought we could take no more, that our line was running short; this beautiful woman found she was pregnant with our next child. Born Sept 17th 2012 was Jake, and she again found a level of endurance and ability that makes me feel as if I’m hopelessly left behind as she runs this marathon. Catching but a glimpse of her dust as she carries on in this race. Carrying the burdens of bottles, therapies, dinners, diapers, discipline, she shows a compassion and a heart that could only be found in a mother.
Amanda, you are amazing. I’m thankful to God that I have a wife like you, and am ever impressed with you, the mother.
I love you.