There are bloggers and then there are über-bloggers.  Jordan’s a blogger extraordinaire.  Her blog is consistently ranked among the top 10 and I was excited to meet the woman behind the words.  Imagine my surprise when I discovered she’s only 26 – “So much wisdom from such a young pup”, says the almost 40 author. 

Jordan’s the oldest of 4 and her mom made motherhood look easy.  It took Jordan by surprise to discover that motherhood is hard.  She missed the memo.  After graduating from college she worked in Internet marketing before she had her first baby.  Those first 6 weeks left her floored by her new life.  She was under stimulated and yet exhausted all day long and overwhelmed by love and responsibility for this little person.

“I Am a Mother” by Jane Clayson Johnson, a former Co-Host of The Early Show, was a pivotal book for Jordan.  The author described being in a room of women who identified themselves as “just a mom”.  She talked about her own journey from the world of TV to motherhood.  The book helped Jordan see the merit and honor in her accomplishments both in the workforce and as a mom.

Within a few months, Jordan started a blog, www.mamablogga.com.  She had ideas clamoring to the surface.  The stated purpose of the blog is to help mothers (including herself) find fulfillment and meaning in their most important calling—motherhood. Jordan struck a chord.  Moms are doing the most important job in the world and can claim the nobility and joy in motherhood.

A recent moment of clarity dawned when Jordan received an email a friend wrote from work lamenting her job.  The friend was dealing with co-worker issues, boredom yet overwork from day-to-day.  It reminded Jordan that the traditional working world is not all sunshine and roses either.  Both working and nonworking women are contributing to society. 

When asked for advice for moms, Jordan emphasized the need for moms to have a network of friends, both in your particular station of life and not.  Both bring different kinds of encouragement and perspective.  Keep the big picture in mind, the eternal importance of the family. 

The footer of MamaBlogga reads, “Some days I want so much more than what I have.  Other days I realize life doesn’t offer anything better than this.”  That says it all.