I have found that people tend to view being of service to others as a lowly position to be in. The work of our landscapers, cooks, housekeepers, nannies, and even stay-at-home parents is often seen as a necessity that we would rather have someone else handle.

I am not exempt. Before I had children of my own, I used to say that I never wanted to be a stay-at-home mom. My career was important to me, and after my daughter was born I went back to work 8 weeks later (as most mom’s do). After my son was born things changed. He was in the hospital for almost 3 months, and when he came home he required a full-time nurse as well as therapy session throughout the week. Not to mention the multiple surgeries and procedures he underwent within the first couple of years of his life.

There have been times that I have felt under-appreciated, overwhelmed and overworked since I started being a caregiver. And it’s during those times that I am reminded that even Jesus was sent to this world to be a service to others. Although this job entails a lot of sacrifice, tears, late nights and early mornings, it is yet a blessing to be a blessing to someone else.

Thanks for reading!