Motherhood

I feel no shame in wanting to be a mother some day. Many look down upon the idea, but they should really respect the women who choose that path. Living in the world today, it is so easy to be concerned about your own wants and needs, and not look beyond yourself. Worldly matters can seem more important than anything else at times. However, I am not saying that I disrespect the women who choose not to have children, I just feel they are missing out on a precious opportunity.

When you think about it, Heavenly Father has given women this amazing gift to create other humans and bring them into their mortal experience. These spirits, who were just residing with Heavenly Father, are put into your care. You are trusted enough to take care of one of Heavenly Father’s beloved children. I don’t know about you, but being given that much trust and respect from Heavenly Father makes me beam with joy, but also humbles me. So many times I have planned out my future to be just a career with only me and my future husband. It makes sense to plan for easier things, but that leaves behind so much undiscovered happiness––depths of love you won’t be able to reach.

For the women who try to have children but cannot: they can still partake in the blessings of having children. Whether they adopt children here on earth, or wait until the next life, Heavenly Father has meticulously planned things out for them so they can experience the joy that comes from parenting.

I am grateful for the blessing it is to be a woman, and I hope that some day I will be trusted enough to raise children of my own.