She must have been someone very special for God to choose her to incarnate His son. Mary ran to her cousin Elizabeth to get support, to talk woman to woman about all the changes that were to come. Mary's fear was soon overcome by great joy. She knew this birth was holy, on of a kind. Afraid, anxious over what is about to happen.
Every mother gives birth to a special child, full of promise and opportunities.
And every mother's child is the most beautiful in the world. Maybe that mix of emotions that comes before motherhood is just the preparation you need to be a good mother. It drives you to y our knees is prayer and helps you listen for the voice of God. Maybe the attitude that your child will be special, dreaming big dreams for your baby, is essential for you to guide your child to one day have a satisfying, productive, holy life. The training and disciplining years.