Motherhood

As Mother's Day approaches, I feel joy and gratitude for motherhood. I am reminded of how important my role is as a mother. What a great responsibility I have to love, teach, nurture, and guide my children. I recognize that what I do each day determines the success and happiness of my family. I am thankful that I am not alone. I have so many wonderful examples of women around me who know how to mother. I also know that I can rely on our Father in Heaven. He will inspire, lift and encourage me as I go about this most important, sacred work.

I am thankful for a dear mother who has taught me through her example. Growing up in a busy home with five children, mom was always on her feet! She never complained about the daily tasks of caring for her family. She happily went about accomplishing her mile long list of to-do's which included everything from: Dinner, laundry, carpooling, church, sewing dresses and braiding hair! My mother always seemed to have enough time to attend our ball games, recitals, and any other activity we were involved with. Mom gave each one of us individual attention and always showed her love in special ways. I will be forever grateful for the life my mother gave me.

My beautiful mother holding me and my twin sister, Carrie.