Myla Katzav

Many nights that I am left with my babies, I put them beside me in bed and most of the time, I found myself awake and staring at their sleeping faces.  They looked very peaceful and contented.  And in those moments, there were no other thoughts flowing in my mind. Its just simply to look at their faces more closely and hear their breathing.  Sometimes, I experience those sudden burst of peace and happines and satisfaction because my whole life and my whole world is right here beside me and where else would I want to be?  Being there clears my mind from any worries.  Watching them gives me so much hope and knowing they are extensions of myself brings out this courage to face our future with open arms.  Watching them and knowing that they are the most precious parts of me makes me want to live longer and healthier, for as long as they need me. 

Motherhood is just amazing.  It is the start of an endless, tireless kind of  loving.  It is a purpose in life, and the best one for sure! It is not perfect but the babies, in your eyes, are perfect! It is also the biggest test in life…starting from the extreme physical pain whie giving birth to the emotional and mental challenges of bringing up individuals and shaping them to be better persons. 

Motherhood is all I know for now.  It defines me.  It gives me a picture of who I am and what I am built for. It keeps me sane.  It keeps me grounded.  And most of all, it keeps me alive.