Happy Mother's Day!
I don't even know where to start. Today has been an unusual Mother's Day! It really hasn't been as difficult as I thought that it would be, although it hasn't been easy! I think that if I could discribe it in just a few words I would say bitter-sweet. I miss my mom, but I am so thankful for the wonderful woman and mother she was!!!! She gave her life in service of other people. She was always thinking of someone other than herself. The influence of my mom will bless me throught my life. I have a remarkable mother to strive to be like.
"One certain way we can demonstrate genuine love for mother is to live the truths mother so patiently taught" Thomas S. Monson
I hope that my mom knows this Mother's Day how much I do love and appreciate her. I want to be like her and have a great Christ-like example to follow. My mom really did do a lot, and I am not sure how she accomplished all she did. This poem is perfect to describe the way I feel.
Everything Mom
How did you find the energy, MomTo do all the things you did,To be teacher, nurse and counselorTo me, when I was a kid.
How did you do it all, Mom, Be a chauffeur, cook and friend ,Yet find time to be a playmate,I just can’t comprehend.
I see now it was love, MomThat made you come whenever I'd call,Your inexhaustible love, Mom
And I thank you for it all.
By Joanna Fuchs
How did you find the energy, MomTo do all the things you did,To be teacher, nurse and counselorTo me, when I was a kid.
How did you do it all, Mom, Be a chauffeur, cook and friend ,Yet find time to be a playmate,I just can’t comprehend.
I see now it was love, MomThat made you come whenever I'd call,Your inexhaustible love, Mom
And I thank you for it all.
By Joanna Fuchs
My mom said that now that I am a Mother myself I can begin to comprehend how much she loves me, because I love my kids so much. As a tribute to her I want to be the best mom that I can and try to live up to her wonderful illustration and example.
President Benson has offered ten specific suggestions for mothers as they guide their precious children:
1. Take time to always be at the crossroads in the lives of your children, whether they be six or sixteen.
2. Take time to be a real friend to your children.
3. Take time to read to your children. Remember what the poet wrote:
You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be— I had a mother who read to me.
4. Take time to pray with your children.
5. Take time to have a meaningful weekly home evening. Make this one of your great family traditions.
6. Take time to be together at mealtimes as often as possible.
7. Take time daily to read the scriptures together as a family.
8. Take time to do things together as a family.
9. Take time to teach your children.
10. Take time to truly love your children. A mother’s unqualified love approaches Christlike love. 4
Though President Benson has addressed these suggestions primarily to mothers, I am confident he would expect those of us who are men and fathers bearing the holy priesthood to do our part, along with each son and daughter, to implement them and bring to fruition their divine objectives.
President Benson leaves us this counsel:
Brothers and sisters, “make it a family objective to all be together in the celestial kingdom. Strive to make your home a little bit of heaven on earth so that after this life is over, you may be able to say:
We are all here, Father, mother, sister, brother, All who hold each other dear. Each chair is filled— We’re all at home … We’re all—all here.
God bless you, President Benson, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
1. Take time to always be at the crossroads in the lives of your children, whether they be six or sixteen.
2. Take time to be a real friend to your children.
3. Take time to read to your children. Remember what the poet wrote:
You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be— I had a mother who read to me.
4. Take time to pray with your children.
5. Take time to have a meaningful weekly home evening. Make this one of your great family traditions.
6. Take time to be together at mealtimes as often as possible.
7. Take time daily to read the scriptures together as a family.
8. Take time to do things together as a family.
9. Take time to teach your children.
10. Take time to truly love your children. A mother’s unqualified love approaches Christlike love. 4
Though President Benson has addressed these suggestions primarily to mothers, I am confident he would expect those of us who are men and fathers bearing the holy priesthood to do our part, along with each son and daughter, to implement them and bring to fruition their divine objectives.
President Benson leaves us this counsel:
Brothers and sisters, “make it a family objective to all be together in the celestial kingdom. Strive to make your home a little bit of heaven on earth so that after this life is over, you may be able to say:
We are all here, Father, mother, sister, brother, All who hold each other dear. Each chair is filled— We’re all at home … We’re all—all here.
God bless you, President Benson, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
I though that was great council and wonderful ideas to do as a family and with your children. So calling all Mother's...Happy Mother's Day! Remember, we have a sacred and awesome responsibility!! I am so thankful to be a mother. I have two beautiful children and I love them so much!!! Thank you for being my children and thank you for making me a Mother!!!! I love you guys!!!
Plus I got beautiful flowers, nice cards (from friends and neighbors), a running stroller (thanks Dad, Tony and kids) scrapbookstuff (thanks Creighton) and the best thing ever, being with my family!
6 comments:
I don't usually tear up as I read other people's blogs but this post was so touching. What a nice tribute to your mother. I also enjoyed the suggestions for being a mother.:)
Thanks for all your sweet comments on my blog. It's so fun to catch up with you. It has been a LONG time.:) Have a great day!
I loved this post! You are such a cute Mom and I know that you get a lot of it from your Mom. =)
What a beatiful post! It is a great way to pay tribute to your sweet mother but the best tribute is you! You are such a great mother and I appreciate your example. Thank you for the inpiration. We all need it. It is a good reminder that I can be doing a lot more to teach my kids and spend time with them. Thank you, and I am glad you had a great Mother's day. I imagine that it is still hard with your Mother's passing but I am glad you were still able to enjoy the day while remembering her great example as a mother.
Such a beautiful post. It also made me tear up a little and I never even met your mom. Thanks for the wonderful quotes and thoughts. You are such a wonderful mommy and I am positive that your mom is so proud of you.
Wow, what a great post. Your attitude is amazing. I can learn so much from you:) I hope I can head all of this advice.
Thanks for such wonderful thoughts on your mom as well as what Pres. Benson said. I agree with Regina and Dorey...just from getting to know your through card club, I can tell you are a wonderful mother and that makes you a great tribute to your mother!
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