Guest Blog Post By: Candace Otto
I think the most amazing thing that being a mom has taught me is that I get a minor glimpse into the unending patience, unconditional love, and unbelievable grace that God has for me. It also gave me insight into how much He desires our love and appreciation. Having a teenager and a toddler at the same time is not only physically exhausting, but mentally and emotionally exhausting as well. Going back-and-forth between the energy and defiance of a toddler, and the hormonal imbalances of a teenager takes its toll some days but at the end of it all, I’ll never give up on them or stop loving them any less. It’s incredible how there will be days that they drive me absolutely insane but then they come to me and tell me how much they love me and appreciate me and it all fades away and all I want is their love.
I know this is how God is towards us. We are crazy and defiant and emotionally unstable, and yet He has nothing but love and grace and the desire to be with us. I’ve always known that growing up but until I became a mother, it really came alive and made me appreciate the Father so much greater. I know I would’ve never had this insight if it wasn’t for becoming a mom.
MAMMA ARIANNA 