Reclaiming Motherhood
Hello! I’m Brandy Williamson, and my journey into motherhood began nearly two years ago when I discovered I was pregnant just two months after marrying my husband, all while living in our tiny one-bedroom apartment. I had always imagined that "one day" I would start a family and have children, but it felt like something far off in the distant future. At that stage in my life, I was still trying to navigate adulthood, and the idea of having and raising a baby seemed like something meant for others, not for me. You know, I am still not entirely convinced that you're ever actually "ready" for kids, but I do believe God's word when it says in Psalms 127:3-5 that "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court."
Many women adore their children but struggle with enjoying the role of being a mother. To be honest, I felt that way when I first became a mom. My world completely changed. Everything felt emotionally and mentally overwhelming. Within the first year of my newborn's life, I transitioned out of my job and moved to a new state, leaving behind my community. I struggled to find my place in this new world as a stay-at-home mom without a job. I felt like no one valued what I did at home compared to my previous career. The recognition for the sleepless nights and long days of caring for our baby vanished. There was no salary, no accolades, and little interest in "what I accomplished that day" from others. I often felt disgruntled by the seemingly endless sacrifices I had to make for our child while my husband's life remained unchanged. Deep down, I longed to be with my baby, yet I felt burdened and exhausted rather than inspired by my new role.
Our modern American culture elevates productivity and convenience over simplicity, quality, and tradition. As a Christian, I believed in Psalms 127, but I wasn't letting Christ transform my mindset away from this cultural narrative and into the purpose He has for all mothers. After the birth of my second child, the Lord began to redeem my experience of motherhood. I encountered a sense of ease and beauty during childbirth that I hadn't felt with my first. Rather than viewing motherhood as a burden with many responsibilities, I started to appreciate the incredible gift of nurturing a precious life entrusted to me by God. I also began seeing the incredible importance of a mother's teachings and training for her child to not only become an independent adult capable of succeeding outside the home, but also being pivotal in cultivating a love of Jesus in their hearts. Simultaneously, the Holy Spirit was renovating my marriage and teaching me how to become a helpmeet to my husband and letting go of the desire to control. It seems paradoxical, but I have never felt so invigorated and fulfilled as I do with two kids under two, being only 8 weeks postpartum. I believe God has abundant joy, purpose, and renewed hope waiting for you when you fully embrace your womanhood and your responsibilities as a mother and nurturer within your family. My deepest desire is for you to embrace the gospel and feel both equipped and empowered to fulfill your sacred calling as a mother. That's the heart behind creating Motherhood Reclaimed—I want you to feel encouraged and supported by tuning into conversations with seasoned mothers who will offer guidance for you on your own journey. You'll also find valuable parenting resources for your child's milestones, along with biblical encouragement for those everyday moments. Join me in reclaiming motherhood!
Brandy Williamson
Motherhood Reclaimed
Psalm 127: "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-for he grants sleep to[a] those he loves. Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court."
Titus 2:3-5: "Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God."
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