Encouragement…

Written on March 25, 2011 by
15 Comments

Right now.

 This second.

 Today.

Go look at yourself in the mirror.

Yes, I’m talking to you.

Look at the tired eyes. The unbrushed teeth. The skin that could have used a little extra moisturizer about 4 years ago. The unshowered. The unshaven. The borderline crazed… (what?! As if you don’t know what I’m talking about!)

BE PROUD!

There are parents who slide through life and never get to know their children the way you do. I bet you can look at your child and tell if she has a fever without touching her. I bet if he’s having a bad day, you knew it the second he opened his eyes. You know if he needs a hug. Or if she needs to be alone in the dark.

So, today…be encouraged.

You’re my superstar!

I suspect that you’re a superstar in your own house too..so when you’re feeling defeated, remember that you have “special” powers that only you possess!

Heather is a mom of two, wife, and nurse educator doing what she can to save the day! She lives in Orlando where she is routinely spotted driving while singing ABBA--all on a mission to advocate and educate!
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15 Responses to Encouragement…
  1. Michelle
    March 25, 2011 | 5:29 pm

    Tired eyes? yes. unbrushed teeth. Never!

    My son was seizing at 4am and I got little to no sleep.

    • Heather P
      March 26, 2011 | 8:15 am

      Well I hope you got to have a quickie nap, at least! :)

  2. Laurie Wallin
    March 25, 2011 | 6:29 pm

    Yes!!! Love love love how you encourage us all to stop for a minute and revel in the hard-working, amazingly persevering people that we are! Sharing this forward…

    • Heather P
      March 26, 2011 | 8:16 am

      Thanks Laurie…everyone needs a little love–and those of us who constantly give, often don’t get that love in return.

  3. Deana
    March 25, 2011 | 7:03 pm

    Very encouraging, indeed!

    • Heather P
      March 26, 2011 | 8:16 am

      GOOD! :) Thanks Deana!

  4. Michelle
    March 25, 2011 | 11:37 pm

    I’m new here, what a lovely post to land upon. My son has autism and tourettes… some days I feel more like a zombie than a superparent but it sure is nice to read this post. I wouldn’t trade him for anything…

    • Heather P
      March 26, 2011 | 8:17 am

      Hi Michelle and welcome! There are plenty of days I feel like a zombie too! Actually…most days… HA! Be encouraged…that love is the best thing in the whole world!

  5. Melissa Taylor
    March 27, 2011 | 12:18 am

    What a great post of encouragement! You’ve just made everyone’s day here!

    • Heather P
      March 27, 2011 | 9:44 am

      Thanks Melissa…I think a lot of times, we get so caught up in our lives, we forget to cheer each other on!

  6. Jo
    March 28, 2011 | 6:31 am

    After a pretty mixed week here your post was very much needed. I say i have a wash and go life-hair that is wash and go as are the clothes….Peace

    • Heather P
      March 29, 2011 | 10:52 am

      wash and go…I may have to try that! Thanks Jo!

      • Jo
        March 29, 2011 | 12:15 pm

        It is what has caried me through the last few years and especially the first that was full of therapy type stuff for my two boys. Plus I am awful at ironing….
        Peace

  7. Tiffany
    March 30, 2011 | 10:47 am

    Thank you, Heather, I needed this today! :)

    • Heather P
      March 31, 2011 | 11:56 am

      any time, my dear…any time!