I just want to first say what a WONDERFUL mother I have! I love her so much and she has shaped me into what I am today.
Today in church my friend gave a great talk and I just wanted to share a few words from Elder Holland:
"Often the greatest challenge of all for a young mother is simply fatigue. Through these years, mothers go longer on less sleep and give more to others with less personal renewal for themselves than any other group I know at any other time in life. It is not surprising when the shadows under their eyes sometimes vaguely resemble the state of Rhode Island.
It is clear that some of those Rhode-Island - sized shadows come not just from diapers and carpooling but from at least a few sleepless nights spent searching the soul, seeking earnestly for the capacity to raise these children to be what God wants them to be. Moved by that kind of devotion and determination, may I say to mothers collectively, in the name of the Lord, you are magnificent. you are doing terrifically well. The very fact that you have been given such a responsibility is everlasting evidence of the trust your Father in Heaven has in you."
To all my friends who are mothers I think you do a terrific job! I admire a lot of you and strive to be as good of a mother to my children as my mother was to me!
2 comments:
Those are great quotes. Thanks for sharing them. Happy mother's day!!
Hello my friend! I hope you had a happy mother's day, too! I loved that quote by Elder Holland! That made my day! How are you doing? Your family looks so beautiful! Blogs are so much fun! I do have the Rhode-Island size shadows under my eyes--but it's worth it. I love being a mom--although it certainly offers trying times! It was fun to hear your thoughts. Julie Moore
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