It was the birth of my son. I recall feeling tired after hours and hours of being in labor but in a weird way I was truly alive. Looking at that tiny face all scrunched up and not too pretty I might add, but there was this certain something that came alive in me. It was more than being a mom. I saw all my futures in him and responsibility set in, that was a frightening thought but exhilarating at the same time, if that makes sense.
I came alive like never before. Holding him, feeding him, watching him sleep, seeing that smile for the first time, and the scent of a newborn all made me feel alive. This little bundle of joy brought all my senses to life. I was hooked and my goal was to do the best I could for him. A new life was in my hands and I was going to be the best mom possible. I have kept up that part of the bargain and I can honestly say that I have given more than a 100 percent to him. If he sees it that way, that is another story. I know deep in my heart that I have done the best for him.
Perhaps, there were other times that made me feel like I was truly alive but for now I would say that it was the birth of my son. It was a new chapter, a chapter I hadn’t read yet, and one that will bring me both joy and sorrow. No matter what, it was a time when I felt truly alive.
What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive?
