Motherhood and Parenting Pay Off

Motherhood isn't all peaches and cream. There are always temper tantrums and growing pains to deal with. My youngest daughter sometimes made parenting and motherhood a real challenge. Keira has always been extremely independent. Reflecting on the parenting challenges presented by all the children, surviving motherhood seems a miracle.

When Keira was a teenager her headstrong ways got her in a lot of trouble. Parenting and motherhood skills were challenged on a daily basis. Sleepless nights wondering where she was became a part of motherhood and parenting for me. We both went through a lot of turmoil and stress on a daily basis just trying to understand each other.

At the age of 15 she became hospitalized for a lung infection. She was in the hospital for nearly two months. She was put into an induced coma and rapidly worsened to the point where the outlook for her survival was grim. During this time she was on numerous narcotics and antibiotics. Motherhood and parenting skills took over. This mother lived at the hospital, not wanting her to be alone if something should happen.

Day and night I was by her side. Giving up was not an option. I had not done all that tough parenting time for nothing. Keira was going to make it. It may have been an illusion of loving motherhood but she had tremendous strength. Doctors and nurses were absolutely amazed when Keira pulled through. Her headstrong determination had kept her alive.

Now that she was awake, she had to re-learn everything. She was very weak and couldn't even walk. It is some rough parenting to go through, watching your child struggle with the smallest tasks and not being able to help. In addition to learning basic skills, she also had to fight the demons inside from all the medications she had been given. She spent months having severe panic attacks and mental anxiety.

The proudest moment of motherhood for me was watching the strength of that girl as she fought against all odds to bring herself back from death's door. I will never forget seeing her struggle and go on to graduate high school on time. Thinking of the rewards of motherhood and parenting, Keira's smiling face as she was handed her diploma tops the list. It may be the blindness of motherhood, but that girl is the most determined person I know.

Source :

personal experience