The passage from woman to mother is complex. Preparing to be a mother certainly isn't as grim as preparing for battle, but you are getting ready for one of the most life changing events you will ever experience. There is probably no more defining time in a woman's life than walking through the doors of a hospital as one person and walking out two days later as another. Maternal devotion allows us to step beyond ourselves and in the process leads us more deeply into the truth of who we are. Sure, there will be sleepless nights and endless chores to do, but underneath will be one of the richest and fulfilling experiences you'll ever know.