MP Story by Jessica Barker (Beeville, TX)

Stay-at-Home Mom * Mother of 2 (plus 1 more on the way)

Being a mother is a powerful thing. It can transform a scared little girl into a confident woman. Although I was 24 when I discovered I was pregnant with my daughter I was still a child in many ways. I had just recently finished college and even though I was married having children was the last thing I was thinking about. I wanted my life to be free and uncomplicated. I was ready to focus on my career. However, god had different plans for me. I was going to be a mother. What had initially devastated me and brought me to tears quickly became the biggest blessing I had ever known.

When my daughter was born I felt like a hopeless mess. What did I know about babies or raising a child? I soon found out empowering motherhood could be. I took great pride in my child’s growth and development feeling overjoyed about my new role as a mommy. I quickly realized motherhood was the best thing that ever happened to me. Challenging as it can often be, it is more rewarding than I could ever have imagined. I am now the fearless mama tiger, a strong and self assured woman. Now I know I can do anything!