A Tribute To Moms
Bill Shuler’s blog on Friday included 10 thoughts about Moms for Mother’s Day. As we prepare to honor our mothers on Sunday, I thought these were fitting to share:
- “All I am I owe to my Mother.” — George Washington
- “I remember my Mother’s prayers and they have always followed me.” — Abraham Lincoln
- “Do not forsake your Mother’s teaching.”– Proverbs 1:8
- Mom’s heartbeat was our very first affirmation that we were not alone.
- Although we made our debut wrinkled, squished and screaming, Mom thought we were the most beautiful sight she had ever seen.
- A mom’s love can be found in the beauty of adoption and the wisdom of counsel.
- The cord was cut at birth but the heartstrings are attached forever.
- When God thought to describe his love for us he said, “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.”
- There was a time when Mom mended scrapes and tended to bruises –- now just the thought of her brings healing.
- She made you feel like your first play was Shakespeare, your first game – the World Series, your first painting – Michelangelo.
Bill also pointed out that even while Jesus was dying on the cross, he made certain that his mother would be cared for by his followers. Wow, what a strong example for us to follow — not only once a year on Mother’s Day, but all year long!
Our mothers endured 9 months of pregnancy, birth, diapers, and a whole host of other nasty duties in order to give us a good start in life. They were always there when we needed them — and still are. So, be sure to honor your mom tomorrow, but don’t stop there. Honor her in word and deed; tell her “thanks” even when it’s not a contrived holiday — it’ll mean even more to her when you do it unprompted.
