"Children are a burden to a mother, but not the way a heavy box is to a mule. Our children weigh hard on my heart, and thinking about them growing up honest and healthy, or just living to grow up at all, makes a load in my chest that is bigger than the safe at the bank, and more valuable to me than all the gold inside it."
-Sarah Prine (THESE IS MY WORDS By Nancy Turner)
I just finished this book and if you haven't read it before, put it at the top of your summer reading list. This quote has been on my mind since I closed the book. Maybe because it's Mother's Day. Maybe because I'm hoping to deliver this "special delivery" anyday. Maybe because Penny is about to finish Kindergarten and after this summer she will spend more hours away from me than with me. Maybe because Jack was the first to make me feel this "burden" almost 9 years ago. I just know it reasonated with me to my CORE when I read it.
Happy Mother's Day
P.S. Thanks for the fun belly pics, Em! I love them!
11 comments:
hello beautiful liza! i can't believe that tiny belly has a ripe baby ready to come any day! is your sister ("em") a photographer?
ok, back to the real stuff. AMAZING quote. thank you for sharing it. it is beautiful!
oh, did i ever tell you that your friend kamee (from california) and i email back and forth and i found out that she knows you? crazy, small world.
good luck with that baby!
i loved that quote as well! it really resonates down deep!
ps. you're welcome.
Love the quote! It's perfect. What a sweet and creative picture, too!
Oh My! That is the cutest little belly! I loved that book too, and I can't believe you are so close. I'm so excited for you and can't wait to hear how things go. I guess you are not heading to Targhee any time soon! Love ya Liz
Love that! Do you have the book, if so can I borrow? can't wait to hold my little buddy!!!
You need to post more of those cute belly pics. So awesome! Good luck in 19 days!!!!
Glad to see that the babe waited until AFTER the Ironman to arrive. 19 days - that INSANITY!!! Good luck, and please keep us posted!
Lovin' the belly! There really is something so beautiful about a pregnant woman! Loved that book too! Can't wait to see that "special delivery"!
Darling, tiny little belly! Seriously the cutest preggers lady I know. Can't wait to see your gorgeous new addition!
You are such a sweet mom. I can't wait to meet the newest Telford!
I love catching up on your blog! Well, the reality is I just love blogging, so I enjoy reading others' as well :)
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