Mother's Day
My mama (on right) and her mama.
My mother in law.
Visiting with some girlfriends recently one of them shared that she was hinting at what might be a nice Mother's Day gift and her husband said, "Why should I give you a Mother's Day gift? You are not my mother." Hmm. Well, maybe until her children have jobs and transportation he could hand over some cash and give her children a ride to a store where a desirable gift might be purchased.
The older I get and experience the variety of challenges motherhood brings at the different ages of our children, the more I appreciate the wisdom and commitment of my own mother.
Author, Rachael Elmore took 1 Corinthians 13 and turned it into a vow for mothers.
Mothers should be patient.
Mothers should be kind.
Mothers should not harbor envy.
Mothers should not boast.
Mothers should not be proud.
Mothers should not dishonor others.
Mothers should not be self-seeking.
Mothers should not be easily angered.
Mothers should keep no records of wrongs.
Mothers should not delight in evil but rejoice in the truth.
Mothers should protect, trust, hope and persevere.
Mothers should never fail.
Mothers should be kind.
Mothers should not harbor envy.
Mothers should not boast.
Mothers should not be proud.
Mothers should not dishonor others.
Mothers should not be self-seeking.
Mothers should not be easily angered.
Mothers should keep no records of wrongs.
Mothers should not delight in evil but rejoice in the truth.
Mothers should protect, trust, hope and persevere.
Mothers should never fail.
May you choose today to remember only the happy memories of your mother and the selfless investment she made in your life....then thank God realizing He chose her for you for a good reason because He is all knowing.
The Song
"Mamas" Anne Wilson (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ8uJ16P9Cs
Mamas -Anne Wilson (lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXn7KTPQvws
