12 Days of Gratitude | Day 3 Gifts for Relaxation

I remember after the birth of my 1st child, I felt like I was watching my life on a TV screen. I felt like a character in a show and not an active participant. Some how I didn’t know where I fit in my own life anymore. It was all about this new baby. I was also a single mother and the only mother amongest my circle of girlfriends. Life was certainly different and my main focus was building a life for this new addition to mine. I totally put myself on a shelf and I didn’t pick her up again for at least 4-5 years.

Now pregnant with my 4th child and married, I see the same trend occurring. I put myself on the shelf to be dealt with another time. This behavior is neglect and during the 12 days of Gratitude, I am making a conscious effort to change how I treat myself all the time, not just some of the time.

In this video I surprise a customer that is a new mom with a care package for her and baby. Becoming a mother is life changing and a wonderful experience but it can also have you feeling neglected and off balance. The intent of this care package is to help mom relax on her down time and recharge her batteries for the long days ahead but most importantly to remind her that she belongs in her own life as the lead role.

I’m so grateful!

The 12 Days of Gratitude is a reflection of my level of gratitude to God for family, friends, customers and situations in my life. It is an opportunity for me to reflect, share and pray-fully encourage someone, somehow. The Fall is not only my favorite time of year, it is a time of huge celebration for my family encompassing birthdays, holidays and anniversaries. These 12 days is my opportunity to extend this celebratory spirit with you.