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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The HeartBEAT

Welcome to Life With An External Heartbeat or, as I like to call it, my adjustment to and [hopefully] my beautiful journey through parenthood. I’m Sheena and, on this day 13 months ago, I discovered my life’s purpose when I became the mother of a loving, caring, sweet little girl.


January 20th, 2013 beautifully ROCKED my world forever as I welcomed my daughter Olivia Madison into it. I was 6 weeks shy of my 30th birthday and had been married to my college sweetheart for 4.5 years so her entrance was a welcomed BLESSING. Grateful that I had survived ALL 18 hours of her labor, I was overtaken with emotions when I could finally hold my precious little girl.  Holding her in my arms, she was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.  I joyfully cried during our first encounter and thought “WOW this tiny person belongs to me”. Olivia Madison was here and she was all mine.  She was everything I could have dreamed of and, most importantly, she was my PURPOSE.



A purpose that I began pursuing when we first metJ and a purpose I will continue to pursue every day of our lives together. From that day until forever, I’ll be...
  • In pursuit of setting a positive example for her
  • In pursuit of being the BEST mother I can be
  • In pursuit of loving her endlessly the way she needs to be loved
  • In pursuit of teaching her to become a wonderful well-rounded being and a productive member of society
  • In pursuit of supporting her goals, dreams and life choice
Yup! Pursing her (and my future child(ren)) has become my PURPOSE. I was born to be a loving, caring and giving mother to my greatest accomplishment and my life’s greatest BLESSING; I wouldn’t change it for the world.


There is a beautiful saying I read while pregnant that brought me greater meaning the day I gave birth,

“No one will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you're the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside”.

There isn’t a greater love than one shared between a MOTHER and her child.  I, for one, can’t find truer words to describe the bond we share. My daughter is my external heartbeat and I aim to protect hers.

14 comments:

  1. First comment?! I can't believe we're here. I'm excited to share your journey through written experiences as a mom. I've always known you to be an awesome mom and I'm excited to watch my shy introverted and private friend share our little joy with the world :) PULSE CHECK!

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    1. Thanks so much Tabby. Can't believe I did it. This space is...REAL

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  2. Sheena absolutely beautiful, I am very proud of you and the woman, wife and mother you have become.....Blessings in abundance....Nashira

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    1. Nashira thanks for coming thru and showing your support (as you always do). Thanks to you and the rest of the family for leading the way...I learned from the best.

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  3. ������ nicely put. I enjoy watching the two of your journey.

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    1. Mia thanks a million. We are in this thing together and I've absolutely loved watching your children grow and reading about you all day to day happenings.

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  4. It has been delightful to watch you care for Olivia. It's like being in a secret club when you're a mother and it doesn't matter if you're around children all the time or not, it cannot compare to having a child of your own. I am happy that you are experiencing the joy that only your child can bring. You're doing an awesome job and I look forward to more of your posts and stories in the future :)

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    1. So true Aesha. I just love being a mom and being a part of the secret club :)

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  5. I LOVE THIS! I remember the conversations we had about conceiving and how nervous you were before your delivery. Questions galore lol. All because you wanted/ want to be a great mom. Well your a natural. Continue to share your stories, I'm sure they will inspire and bless many!!! You and Dom are doing a wonderful job raising Olivia.

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    1. LOL Denise. You know when I'm unaware about things I don't mind asking questions from reputable sources...Thanks for being there to answer them.

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  6. Congrats Sheena! I think this is absolutely awesome. You and Tabby are some of my absolutely favorite mommy role models so I look forward to reading your blog all the time. One day I'm gonna need pointers, so glad your sharing your precious moments with us. Congrats again.

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    1. DeVona that's super sweet. I'm new this mom thing but trying my best to be a great example for my little girl.

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