As
Mother’s Day approaches it becomes increasingly emotional to watch the
advertisements on the television. Many
seem to conjure up all kinds of nostalgic memories of little ones being spoiled
and pampered by selfish women who give with pleasure until it hurts. I’m left feeling weepy and just want to pick
up the phone and call to say, “Thank you!” to my mom.
I am blessed to have not only such a
wonderful mom but also an amazing mother-in-law (“Meme.”) As Sunday approaches and I consider this past
year, both Mom and Meme have awed me in the same area. The area is the way Mom continues to love and
serve my Dad and my Meme has loved and served my father-in-law (“Bop.”)
You may be rolling your eyes with the,
“yeah, yeah, yeah, big deal…” However it has been extra sweet this year in
particularly. I have shared in my posts
in the past the advice I had received, “The best gift a mom can give to their
children is to love their dad!”
After a combined total of 105 years,
these four people have chosen to stick together! In the past year, both my Mom and Meme have
cared for very sick husbands. They have walked with their men through some very
very dark physical days. They have made
tough decisions and had to be strong (physically and mentally) as they have cared
for them.
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If you are reading this, it’s most
probably because you are a mom. Everyday
God uses your hands and feet and mouth, your mind and heart to do the
impossible. I salute you. I find myself jaw dropped as I hear about and
watch young moms and old in action. Most
of what you do will never be noticed or acknowledged. Yet we keep pressing on out of love. Love for our children, our homes, our
husbands and for the Lord
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As I flip through magazines this season and read
articles of how wonderful mothers are, I can’t help but be grateful for the two
moms the Lord has placed in my life. I
thank them, I applaud them for continuing to love and persever. It means more to me with each year how
vividly I see my Mom love my Dad and Meme love Bop.
Girls, its worth the effort! Love your
spouse! Let your children see your love
for their Daddies. May this be your best
Mother’s Day ever!
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and love others as you love yourself." Luke 10: 27
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