Five years ago, my life completely changed because five years ago, my daughter was born.
My whole life is different now because I am a mother to the beautiful little girl that lives in my house. If it were not for her, I would never have taken charge of my finances. If it were not for her, I would still have relationships with people that take advantage of me and use me at their own convenience. If it were not for her, I would still work in job I hated. If it were not for her, I would not be pursuing the job of my dreams. If it were not for her, I would not know the wonders of seeing life through a child’s eyes.If it were not for her, I would not know the what it’s like to have someone look at you and say “I love you, Mommy” (which are probably my 4 favorite words). If it were not for her, my life would not be what it is and for that, I am eternally grateful to her.
I am not a big crier. I can count on one hand the amount of movies that I’ve cried at. But when I was pregnant, I cried at everything. One song in particular made me cry. All. The. Time. I would literally sob every time this song came on that it bordered on embarrassing. But when you’re pregnant and this verse is part of the lyrics, crying is understandable:
Anytime you need someone
Somebody strong to lean on
Well you can count on me
To hold you till the healing is done
And every time you fall apart
Well you can hide here in my arms
And you can count on me
To hold you till that feeling is gone
I guess I should probably tell you now that this song is Default’s Count On Me. I’m using it for today’s Money Tune because, although it has nothing to do with money, it’s meaningful to me because of my daughter. And my daughter is the reason I’m almost completely debt free and financially secure.
Happy birthday, my little E-Bug! I love you!
Happy Happy Birthday Miss E! There is no greater joy than seeing the world through your children’s eyes. It just gives me so much hope!
You my friend are an amazing mom and your daughter is truly blessed to have your love.
Oh-And I love the song 🙂
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That is a great song. Your are so right. Children are wondeful.
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Happy Birthday to your little girl! Hope your family had a wonderful day celebrating.
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Music can certainly be a powerful motivator and commemorator (is that correct?). It’s awesome to look back on certain songs in your life and reflect on where you were and how that song is significant. Thanks for sharing!
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