Happy Belated Mother's Day!
I had a post ready to go for Mother's Day. It was the typical mushy gushy post about my mom, being a mom and a grammy. Each time I read through my message I didn't like it, something didn't sit right. So here I am a few days later with a slightly different post.
My life has been shaped by many amazing women. These women range from my own mother, to grandma's, aunts, sisters, friends, leaders, teachers, co-workers, neighbors and those whom I have served with at church. Each played an impactful role in who I am today.
If you had asked my mom when I decided to become a teacher, she would have told you at the age of three. I don't know too many people that know what they want to do at three or have enough life experience to make that declaration, but apparently I did. I've thought about this. How did I get there? What did my mom and dad foster in me at an early age that I knew I wanted to teach? Whatever it was I love teaching. My mom was the one I called on difficult days, when I needed new ideas or when everything I tried failed.
Since my mom passed I have had many big life changing moments, the kind where a girl really needs her mom. While she may not have been here physically to hold my hand, set up my kitchen when I moved or give me great advice on my students she was still there. What she taught me throughout my life is with me, that doesn't leave just because she is no longer here. I get to keep each of those lessons, bits of advice, love and memories.
No matter how old I am or will be, I still need my mom and she is still here.
Lynda Diane was the first woman that impacted my life and the most important.
As I was pondering my new post I couldn't help but think of all the wonderful women in my life and how they shaped who I am today. I want to remember these women and their contributions to my life. In the last two days I have filled up three pages in my journal with names of dear women and the gifts they have given me. Many of these gifts are so personal I can't share them, but I want you to know how important these women are. Here are a few lessons I've learned or gifts I have received from these dear family and friends.
Create a home your children want to return to and be sure the cookie jar is full.
Dance in the rain no matter what.
Imperfection is perfection.
Make time to play.
Be sure you have people in your life that make you laugh
Your most important relationship is with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Even when life gets hard and scary don't give up.
Hug it out.
Everyone is welcome.
Be you and let the rest go.
I love you where you are.
Always include the Lord
There is nothing wrong, just not quite right.
Love your children fiercely.
Our covenant paths may look different but we are all trying.
Love with all you have.
You don't have to be blood related to be family.
You can talk of Christ anywhere.
Practice makes permanent.
Dress for success even when sweeping the gutter.
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