Mother's of Blessing

Oh, how many of us were blessed and honored as we received gifts, gratitude and gestures of love from our husbands and children? The blessing is all in the perspective, more than it is in the things we receive.  

In America, we have established a day to celebrate mother's. Yet, as my daughter pointed out in a letter she wrote to me, why is it that we must wait for a specified day to appreciate our mothers? Without a mother, life would not be! 

What is a mother of blessing? 

1. One who receives the privilege of training up a child(ren)
   
2. One who offers love to a child or children
   
3. One who exemplifies grace, sacrifice and honorable integrity
   
4. One who teaches by example 1st, and words to reinforce
   
5. One who cares for the needs of others before herself
   
6. One who gains wisdom in order to share it with others
   
7. One who raises the next generation to live as one who is blessed, humble and full of gratitude

Many times, mother's are taken for granted, because they are so good at multitasking, sacrificing and seeing to it that things workout. Do I hear an Amen? 

For those of you like me, who appreciate the visual, here is a simple list of some the hats we may wear as a mother:

• The caretaker
• The cook
• The cleaning lady
• Dr. Mom
• Teacher/Coach
• Taxi
• The hair dresser
• The personal assist and cheerleader
• The counselor 
• The advocate
• The comforter

Well, the list could go on, but I think we have covered the concept! 

I thank God for the gift of life, the choice to receive it and the opportunity to grow in gratitude as we see beyond ourselves. May we continue to look at the Big Picture and not dwell in the immediate circumstances in the times of struggle. May we savor every moment as a blessing and opportunity to learn and grow in faith. Let us spend our time wisely, as it will pass quickly. Let us love our children and train them up in the way they should go that when they are older than will not turn from it. May the next generation and those to come rise up with honor and grace to live a life worthy of praise through the Author and Creator of Life! 

May mother's continue to be, Mother's of Blessings and her children call her Blessed!