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July 1st, 2008

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THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Surrender
Beautiful Mothers!

After two weeks of family activities including a 15th birthday, high school graduation and my sister's bridal blessing and wedding, I was just about to get back to normal. But, after dropping my parents off at the airport, I came home and fell to a 24 hour stomach flu. Two days later, certain I could try again, my little two year old threw up in the car. Surrender!Life is upside down and topsy turvy today!

This week's topic is Surrender. Scroll down to Your Coaching Moment to reflect on the value of surrender in life as an empowered mother.

All the best from your coach,
Amy
Founder, Empowered Motherhood LLC

Matt after he finally surrendered to his virus

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YOUR COACHING Moment
Surrender

Today this Empowered Mother puts her hands up and says, "I surrender!" I surrender to motherhood - to the unexpected, undeniable and unimaginable force of a vomiting child. My son Matt has never had a stomach bug - the last time he threw up was really just spitting up as a baby. He's still young enough to be confused by what is happening and doesn't have the presence of mind to use a bucket.

The result is a pile of dirty towels in the middle of the kitchen, a long list of tasks - personal and professional - that will remain untouched, and the dawning realization that I can't expect Matt's childcare provider to come tomorrow. So, I surrender.
  • I surrender to my deep concern for Matt's health and well-being.
  • I surrender to the immediacy of his physical and emotional distress.
  • I surrender to the fact that I need to stay by his side until the vomiting phase is over.
  • I surrender to the reality that I must explain to clients that I have a sick child.
  • I surrender to putting my child first and the peace that comes with that.
I am constantly learning what it is to be an empowered mother. Today I learned that graceful surrender is part of the curriculum.

Where do YOU need to surrender as a woman and mother?

COACH YOURSELF: Close your eyes for five minutes right now and ponder the question above. Listen to your heart and deepen your learning as an empowered mother.

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