Unexpected Love Note

Parenting is HARD.  And some days you feel like you are getting it more wrong than right.  I've had several of those days recently.  I'm realizing more and more how difficult it is to be "mom" to three children.  I don't know how you moms of four or more do it!  Frankly, I don't know how you moms of three do it....got any tips?!  (ha ha)  Parenting is hard whether you have one child or five children.  

BUT.....

 I walked outside on the porch this morning and saw this.

An unexpected love note from my daughter, Sophia.  

I had no idea it was there.  So simple.  A simple note.  "Sophia loves Mom!"  And it's just what I needed to see.  All this hard work is worth it.  So worth it.  

It reminds me of how God has worked in my life time and time again.  When I don't think I can go any farther or handle any more, He shows up through an unexpected blessing or a gentle whisper to my soul..."I love you, my child."  And I know all is well.  He's in this with me.  

So, thank you, Sophia, for your sweet note.  It made my day.  And I hope you always know, "Mommy loves you!" too.