My Heart Hurts ~

Have you ever loved so completely that nothing matters but the welfare of the other person?

Have you ever loved with so much strength that if the person you love hurts, you feel the pain a thousand times stronger?

Have you ever loved so deeply that you would do whatever you needed to keep the other person from suffering one second more than they had to?

Have you ever loved so much that your eyes welled up and overflowed unceasingly because you ached for the other person?

Have you ever felt humbled to the point that you would apologize a thousand times over because you caused an ache in a loved ones heart?

Have you loved someone so much that you could think of nothing else but boasting about them, their accomplishments, the person that they are versus who you are, what you've done, or accomplished?

Have you loved someone to the point that you could never imagine yourself saying or doing anything to dishonor them?

Have you ever felt that you could give every last dime, every ounce of energy, and everything you are for the sake of a loved one's happiness?

Have you ever loved someone so much that they could say "I hate you" and you could respond, "I must have done something right because you feel safe enough to tell me that?"

Have you loved so much that you tuck any wrong doing away so that you can love them that much more?

Have you rejoiced when truth prevails because you know it will protect the person you love?

Have you trusted someone you love to the point where you are willing to have your heart fractured or broken?

Have you hoped,  in spite of any negative that crops into the recesses of your mind, for the very best outcome for someone you loved?

Have you loved willingly with eagerness even when every last ounce of energy is drained?

I think moms can do that; at least those who trust in the Lord because He did it for them first.