All Things Mom

It's Mother's Day this weekend. I've had my mom my whole entire life - and that's so long sometimes I forget that she hasn't always had me. But, guess what? She, too, started out just a baby.

But, as babies will, she grew up and soon started Kindergarten. Yes, even Moms went to Kindergarten.

Lots of Moms - even mine - ran around barefoot with their brothers and had all sorts of old-fashioned fun. No time for X-Box, texting, or spatting with friends on Facebook. They had some serious horsing around to do.

But Mom grew up and . . . wow! Lost that little girl look. And started signing things "Love."

They say a picture is worth a thousand words; and that picture and signature must have set off some sparks because next thing you know, well... a picture saves a few words . . .

Mom-As-A-Newlywed apparently had a statement to make early on in the marriage.

WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT?

But, apparently things worked out OK and her newly betrothed was released from the beach because, shortly, my brother and I came into the picture. And this is my earliest point of reference for a timeless mom.

That seems just like yesterday. I wonder if it does to Mom.

And just as fast as her own kids grew up, next thing you knew, my mom who started solo in this world was Grandma to freckle-faced darling girls and a brood of ornery boys.

As I think of Mom this Mother's Day. I can't imagine life without her. Oh, I know she won't always be around. And I truly pray God's comfort for those of you who are experiening life without your mom.

And yet maybe you can relate as I share this:

My mom, first of all, taught me how to follow God. Then how to be a wife, mother, and a grandma. She also taught me how to be a daughter as I watched her care so faithfully for her own mother throught their lives.

She's shown me that her strength goes far beyond her playful prank of  lording over her sand-buried newlywed husband. She's beaten cancer, struggled through heart attacks of her life's partner, and been the rock as her kids and grandkids struggled through their growing up years. She remained true to her commitment to God even when she was tempted to ask, "Why?" Yep, she's pretty strong.

Happy Mother's Day Mom and I love you!

 

 

And happy Mother's Day to all moms who've blazed the path for their own families.

What words describe your mom?