Sunday, May 12, 2013

The Strength of My Mother's Character

There is is an instinct in a woman to love most her own child - and an instinct to make any child who needs her love, her own.  
Robert Brault



That quote really made me think about my Mom. Because of Mom, I have never, ever had even one moment in my life when I did not feel loved.  I also witnessed her motherly love for children to whom she did not give birth, children who needed her. It is from her that I learned how to love others.
   
My Mom taught me so much - how to read, sew, crochet, even how to mother. Most of my favorite things I learned from her. 

My best parts come from my Mom!

The thing I believe my Mom taught and displayed best for me is strength of character. I'm pretty certain my siblings would agree with that statement. Never have I known my Mom to try to do anything less than the right thing. Never ever! I have seen my Mom endure some very trying seasons in her life. She knows what it means to carry a heavy load, yet her strength of character always shines through. 

In case you can't tell, I am really proud of my Mom; I always have been. She's beautiful, kind, talented and supportive. I and my siblings really hit the Mom Jackpot!  I love you, Mom! I thank God for letting me be mothered by you. 

Happy Mother's Day!

6 comments:

Michelle said...

And she's a good sister, too!

Maria Rose said...

And Grandmother!

P.S. I almost used that same quote!

Mom said...

Children like you make mothering easy. It probably seems quaint in this day and age but growing up my only big goal in life was to be a mother. God richly blessed me.

Mom said...

That cracks me up because I almost used the one you used! I'm not kidding!

Sue said...

Indeed she is!

Susie said...

It doesn't sound quaint to me. I felt the same way and it is something that I am so very grateful I got to experience.

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