At the end of every year and the beginning of the next the hosts of Mamamia’s podcast, Mamamia Out Loud, choose a word. They select a single word that represents them – their goals – for that new year. For 2019 Mia’s was Impact. Holly chose Change, and Jessie picked Humour.
I didn’t pick a word. Not for any reason in particular other than there wasn’t one that resonated with me.
A few months back I saw the members of the Mamamia Out Loud Facebook group were sharing updates on their words and how they were honouring them, considering we were about half way through the year. But still I didn’t have a one.
But now I have a word.
‘Light the ‘good’ candle’.
For those playing at home, that’s four words. I know it’s breaking the rules but I’ve never been one for rules much anyway.
‘Light the ‘good’ candle’.
This year gave me my first born child. After a three year fertility journey he was born in June and he’s the sweetest thing I’ve ever known. I dreamed about him and what motherhood would be like more times than I can count. I wished for it. I wished as hard as I could wish and I promised the universe that if ever it happened I’d never ever ask for anything more.
My baby’s name is Alexander Ross.
Ross is my dad’s name.
My dad who is sick.
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Beautiful words- absolutely true. And I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad😓😓❤️❤️
I was in exactly tthe same position almost 14 yrs ago. I tried for 9 yrs to have my 3rd child. Finally my wish was granted, my Dad was diagnosed with aggressive cancer, it was spreading everywhere! He passed away 3 weeks before my daughter's 1st birthday. Now I'm facing my own mortality, with 3 daughters, trying to cram a lifetime of knowledge into the time we have left & making memories to last them a lifetime!