A Note from Cheryl

So… Jeff (my husband of 30 years) and I are sitting in church on Sunday when we look over and see a precious young mom walk through the doors holding her baby.  A diaper bag on her shoulder, burp cloth in one arm, and cradling her little one in the other, she is doing the mom bounce.  

If you have kids you know what I’m talking about.  It’s a perfect up and down movement that you know comforts your baby. It’s different for each one.  Some like a gentle up and down motion and some may like a two bounces and a sway.  I could tell she knew exactly how to comfort hers.   The look on her face said, “Ahhhh finally asleep.”  

As she walked to her seat, the pacifier hit the floor.  She paused. A look of panic came across her face. Wait, now a smile. Yep, still asleep.  With the skill of a tightrope walker, remaining in an upright position, she bent down, picked it up, keeping the diaper bag on her shoulder, and all the while keeping up the mom bounce.  

I have to admit, I was impressed.  It had been many years since I had attempted that.  She eased into her seat across the aisle from us, and just as she settled in… you guessed it, her precious little one started to squirm.   Up she got and out the doors she went so as not to disturb anyone.  

Jeff turned and looked at me.  With a smirk and a wink he said, “I remember those days.”  And with a smile and a wink back, I replied, “Oh I bet you do.”  You see our kids are 27 and 23 now. What must seem like ages ago to Jeff, really does seem like yesterday to me.  I remember the mom bounce, the diaper bag, and the quick exits I made so as not to disturb anyone.  

With much gratefulness, I also remember the number of moms who encouraged me along the way, the helpful hints, a listening ear, and Godly wisdom from someone who had been down the same road, and was still joyful.  That is what we at mom2mom want to be to you.  A place you can come to relax, connect with other moms, and be encouraged along the way.  A few of us have been down the road you are traveling now and would like to come and walk along side of you. A few minutes later, the doors opened again and she took her seat with baby fast asleep.  I leaned into Jeff, thinking, “Yes, I remember those days… and… they are beautiful memories.”  Welcome to mom2mom.   

We are here for you.                                                                                                                                

Only by Grace,

Cheryl
mom2mom Coordinator