in that one moment
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What is a moment?
A spec of time, of no importance
But it has the power to change a life
It can be a moment of great discovery
Something that would open your eyes
Sudden realization hitting you like a gale-force wind
Shaking your foundations to the core of your being
Mine was one such event that showed to me
That together with my family I can be the
Strongest shield against the world if need be
Protecting, giving sanctuary in time of distress
Standing firm for one of us when they are weakened
I never knew I had the strength till I was tested
Adversity made me and motherhood stronger
Like a lioness I am ready to protect my children
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I didn’t share any specific details for they aren’t mine to divulge but suffice to say that when a member of my family was put in distress, I, much to my amazement emerged the stronger one.
In response to RXC # 267, hosted by Reena
#Keepitalive
#RXC
Keep it alive 
Sometimes we receive far more than we give.
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Yes, that’s true in many cases
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I’m sure it was always there, but glad you discovered that inner strength when most needed 🙂
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Thanks Trent. Yes, that’s true
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Well said, I agree, that strength was always there…
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Sometimes it takes a crises to bring it out, but it was there.
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Very true. It does needs a crisis to wake up that inner strength
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Thanks Suzette! Yes, we show our true colors when we’re tested.
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Yes! Well said Sadje!!
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Thanks a lot
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A woman in her warrior role…unknowingly taking on so much yet still victorious 🙏🤍Lovely.
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Thanks Destiny. Yes that’s so true
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Our mama tiger appears when our children are distressed ~ it’s happened to me as well
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Oh yes, don’t mess with our cubs.
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Respect for the motherhood 💯🙂
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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It is amazing what the human spirit can achieve and how much we can find inside even when we didn’t know it was there. Sounds like your family is lucky to have you there Sadje!
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This is so true Greg. We are lucky to have each other
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Good photo.
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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‘Sudden realization hitting you like a gale-force wind
Shaking your foundations to the core of your being.. ‘
Just loved it.. 👍🏼😊👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
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Thanks my dear. It was actually like that.
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Yes, I could get it so so well.. 👍🏼😊
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Our children can bring out strength in us that we didn’t know we had.
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Absolutely right my friend
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😊
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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I dont think we always know what we’re capable of until really tested.
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Yes you’re absolutely right. Thanks
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I never knew I had the strength till I was tested.
These moments are what really build character and personalities. I’m sure many of us will relate to this sentence and sentiment.
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This is very true Reena. Perhaps we are tested to make us realize that we do have strength. Thanks
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
Change – it just took a moment —- by Sadje
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Thanks for sharing
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We don’t know the level of our strength until we are tested and when its my children, yes I am a like a lioness. Great poem. ❤
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Thank you so much Joy. Very true.
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Wonderful poem, Sadje! One second can change everything, and I agree motherhood turns us into lionesses. I’ve made make one-second decisions because of my kids, discovering the brave woman I am.
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Thanks a lot Elizabeth. Yes both are true. Perhaps fathers also react the same way but a mother’s protective instinct is legendary.
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strong and steady
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Thanks Beth. 💖
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Well done, Sadje.
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Thanks Raymond
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Mothers are stronger than they actually let on. This is beautiful, Sadje.
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Or perhaps what they themselves think. Thanks Maria 🌺💖
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Insightful. It’s so true that adversity makes us more resilient, often surprising us too.
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Indeed, we don’t realize our strength until we are tested
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Exactly so.
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👌🏼
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Inspiring piece, Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Jude. 🙏🏼
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People can astound you when there is a time of great need.
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That is very true. Hidden powers.
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Lovely ❤
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Thanks Lolsy.
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We do all we can to protect those we love. A great poem!
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Very true. Thanks Leigha ❤️
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You’re welcome.
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❤️❤️❤️
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Never mess with a Momma Bear’s family! Well done, Sadje…both the writing and standing firm. 💞💞💞
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Many thanks dear friend
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I agree with Reena. We never know how much reserve force /inner strength we have until we are tested. Lovely piece, Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Reena
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Challenges are the real opportunities to to know ourselves
Well-done 👍👍
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Very true. Thanks
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