'Fixer Upper' star Joanna Gaines shares Mother's Day message to moms: 'You are enough'

Chip and Joanna Gaines of 'Fixer Upper' walk on a grassy field together with their children. (Magnolia Blog)

Christian TV personality Joanna Gaines of HGTV's "Fixer Upper" believes that motherhood is a blessing. Sometimes, however, mothers get so overwhelmed by their many tasks that they feel guilty for not being up to speed with all of their responsibilities.

Just in time for Mother's Day, Gaines wrote an inspiring message on her blog for all hardworking mothers like her who are struggling with self-doubt. She titled it "You are enough."

"I think at times all moms get this insecure feeling of 'I'm not doing enough,'" she said. "As a working mom, it's the hardest when my kids grab onto me as I'm walking out the door and say, 'Mommy please stay home!' I don't want to ignore that, so I always explain to them that being with them is my favourite thing in the world."

That same guilt also hits Gaines whenever she stays at home to do things she loves, such as take a nap, fold laundry, prepare dinner, or write on her blog. But Gaines said she has to remind herself that it is important for her to take time out for herself and be "creatively fed" so that there will be proper balance in her life, and no feelings of discontent will arise.

"I hope if you're in this season now you'll take the time to allow yourself a few minutes a day to do what you love, too," she wrote. "I found it was the thing that kept me balanced and energised."

As difficult as motherhood can get sometimes, Gaines said nothing could ever beat the feeling of receiving the love and thankfulness of one's children. "And no matter what season you find yourself in, just know that you are doing enough, and you are loved and appreciated. Take a few moments today to look around and appreciate your children and the stage they're in," she said.

related articles
\'Fixer Upper\' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines to open garden shop, expand business with God\'s blessing
'Fixer Upper' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines to open garden shop, expand business with God's blessing

'Fixer Upper' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines to open garden shop, expand business with God's blessing

News
World Evangelical Alliance general assembly concludes with installation of new Secretary General and Seoul Declaration upholding biblical sexuality 
World Evangelical Alliance general assembly concludes with installation of new Secretary General and Seoul Declaration upholding biblical sexuality 

The World Evangelical Alliance general assembly concluded in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday evening after four days of discussion and deliberation about key issues affecting evangelicalism and the task of fulfilling the Great Commission.  

‘My conscience is clear,’ says Päivi Räsänen after Finland’s Supreme Court hears Bible tweet case 
‘My conscience is clear,’ says Päivi Räsänen after Finland’s Supreme Court hears Bible tweet case 

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen is praying that she will finally be exonerated of hate speech charges over her biblical views on marriage and sexuality after the case against her was heard by the Supreme Court on Thursday. 

Go out to the world but don’t dilute the Gospel, says evangelist
Go out to the world but don’t dilute the Gospel, says evangelist

The Church must be willing to go into some “very dark places” to share the Good News of Jesus Christ while being careful not to compromise the Gospel, says evangelist Ben Jack. 

King Charles shown table made from 5,000-year-old wood during visit to Lichfield Cathedral
King Charles shown table made from 5,000-year-old wood during visit to Lichfield Cathedral

The Table of the Nation is built from 5,000 year old Black Oak