As I sit down to write this note, I do so with a heart full of gratitude, wonder, and a touch of disbelief because somehow, I’m already celebrating my second Mother’s Day, just a little over a year into this incredible journey.
MOM is a title I wear with pride and immense love. My daughter was born on 18 March 2024, and in those first moments, everything changed. Becoming her mother has been the greatest privilege of my life.
Over the past year, I’ve felt joy more intense than I imagined, and also discovered a strength I never knew I had. It’s been raw, real, and at times, deeply challenging—but above all, it’s been beautiful.
Motherhood is not a straight path; it’s full of unexpected turns, small victories, and sacred everyday moments. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but without a doubt, the most rewarding.
To every mother in our community: we see your effort, your love, your sacrifices, and we celebrate you. You are the heart of your homes and the backbone of your families.
And to the first-time moms especially, I see you. I know how overwhelming those early days can be, how you question yourself, how fiercely you love. Know that you’re doing better than you think, and every day, you’re building something beautiful with your child—one moment, one breath, one heartbeat at a time.
Take heart! You are growing, learning, and loving in ways that matter more than words can ever say. You’re doing an incredible job.
Happy Mother’s Day to you, and to all the mothers who make our world softer, stronger, and full of love.
From all of us at Get It Bloemfontein.
