They CHOSE you!

In full transparency, these aren't my words.  A friend recently gave me this reminder in a moment I needed to hear them most.  I hope they help you too.

If you're anything like me, sometimes you feel worthless.  Today, I woke up feeling exceptionally depressed.  I woke up thinking I shouldn't have woken up.  I feel as though I need to disappear so my family can find someone better.  Someone who can meet their needs better.  Someone who has more energy.  Someone who is more knowledgeable.  Someone who can contribute financially.  Someone with an endless supply of patience.  Just someone better in general

But today, I was reminded, there is nobody better to be ME.  I am exactly who I was meant to be.  My family chose me.  My husband chooses me every single day to be his partner.  He chooses me despite my many, many, many flaws.  He could easily walk away.  He chooses to stand beside me.

My kids need ME.  I'm exactly who they need.  

My friends choose me every single day.  They have no obligation to me.  They choose me because they care about me.  

My sisters and brothers choose me.  They aren't required to have a relationship with me (Let's  be honest here, two of them choose not to) but they choose to keep that relationship going.  They choose to send me random texts.  They CHOOSE to have a relationship with the entirety of my family. 

If you're feeling less than perfect, try to keep in mind you nave been chosen.  Continue to nourish those relationships; especially the relationship with yourself.  Today, I want you to choose yourself.

You are loved