She came tonight as I sat alone...

the girl I used to be...

And she gazed at me with her earnest eye

have you forgotten the many plans

And hopes I had for you?

The great career, the splendid fame,

all the wonderful things to do?

Where is the mansion of stately height

With all its gardens rare?

The silken..robes that I dreamed f for you

And the jewels in your hair?

And as she spoke, I was very sad

For I wanted her pleased with me...

This slender girl from the shadowy past

the girl that used to be.

So gently rising, I took her hand

And guided her down the hall,

Where peacefully sleeping, my babies lay

Innocent ,sweet, and fair.

And I told her that these are my only gems,

And precious they are to me:

That silken robes is my motherhood 

of costly simplicity,.

And my mansion of stately height is love,

And the only career I know

 is serving each day in these sheltered walls

for the dear ones who come and go

And as I spoke to my shadowy, guest,

She smiled through her tears at me.

And I saw the woman that I am now

Pleased the girl I used to be.

A really sweet sister gave a lesson on motherhood in relief society when I was in Utah. I haven't been to Releif society in years because of my amazing calling in Primary. I am so glad I got to be there for this because if there is one thing I'm passionate about is motherhood and the divine calling that it is. I loved this poem that she handed out. I honestly don't know if this rings true to me because the girl I used to be would be so proud that I have achieved my dream of being a mom to these beautiful people. What an awesome responsibility it is and scary! But something this hard and scary is beautiful and divine and can only be done with a prayer in your heart. My heart is so full of gratitude for all you mothers that choosing to raise these blessed children of our Heavenly Father.