May 13, 2007

  • Mother

    We were given the privilege to say something about our mothers this morning in church. I mentioned that I was grateful for the mother that raised me and the mother-in-law that God gave me. There has been so much learned from both of them.

    From my mother I learned the "drive" that keeps me going, how to make the best out of a bad time, enjoy what a couple of my nieces call "cheap thrills" (anything that you enjoy that doesn't cost any money is one!), how to prepare and preserve food, sew clothing (and enjoy it!), desire to learn something new, enjoy being hospitable  -- and a myriad of other things!  God knew just the one that would help me through my growing years by allowing me "wings" to grow.  Sometimes those wings were strong and other times they were floundering, but she allowed me to become strong without clipping them too many times!

    From my mother-in-law I learned how to take my time - not really patience, but next thing to it! She helped me to not worry about what others thought, but to give to my family all that I could. She showed me how one can accept the unlovely (me at times) and love them in spite of what had happened - forgetting the incident in the process!  She showed me how to become a Grandma - allowing the children to raise their own (just as she allowed us to make our own mistakes!) and enjoy the "moments" we have with them.

    What did I leave for my children?  I know of one thing.  If they ever questioned me - "What is wrong with it?"  -- They will tell you that my question in response will be "What is right with it?"   If they could answer that question to our satisfaction, then they would have the privilege to consider doing what they desired.  Interestingly enough, most of the time -  they chose what we had suggested in the first place!  If we as a family can apply that thought to any change that we want to make, then we won't make many major mistakes!

    May God bless each one of you Mothers in Xanga Land -  and may you share the blessings with all those around you!

Comments (6)

  • Interesting question you'd ask your children.  It reminds me of what my mom always said when I'd ask/beg/whine about wanting to do something she thought I shouldn't.  She'd finally say, Allright, go ahead and do what you want to do--you're going to do it anyway!"  That always had the desired effect--I'd do what she thought I should.

  • I enjoyed the lovely tributes to your mother and mother-in-law. Thank you.

    A question our children sometimes asked after learning Dad had been right from the start: "But, how'd you know that?"

    My stock answer: "I wasn't born yesterday."

    L.

  • Thanks for your comment! We hope to have a wonderful time! I've been to Ghana so I'm expecting that this trip should be somewhat similar. I do dread the long flights though! Hopefully I can get some sleep. :)

  • saw your footprints on my site so thot id say *hi*!

  • I did see them.  And your mom and dad and sister and nieces and nephews and all

  • Thanks for the tip on the stream train ride in Denver. We may want to look into that. I agree with you, the anticipation is part of the fun.  Pictures!  Yes! I want to take lots of those!! Thanks for the comment!

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