Mothers

Mothers have the greatest potential influence in this world. 

To my sweet friends who yearn to be mamas, do not lose heart.  You have a glorious purpose, right now.  Trust that God is always good and His timing is always perfect.

To saintly, but exhausted mommies of small children, soak up every moment.  In the blink of an eye, they will be grown.  Hold them. Love on them. Play with them.  Sleep will come (well, that's what I've heard anyway).

To patient and anxious moms of teenagers:  listen, lead by example, look for reasons to praise your ever-changing adolescent...oh, and pray without ceasing.  Then pray some more.  There are few things more powerful than the faithful prayers of a mother.

To selfless mothers of twenty-somethings, your children are starting to comprehend what a gift you are.  They're even beginning to realize that you're a human being.  Give yourself a pat on the back.

To wise mamas of newlyweds, stay connected.  Your loving advice is welcome.  Meddling, not so much. 

To doting grandmothers of grandbabies, your children still need you.   So do your grandchildren.  Spoil them all rotten, and then go take a nap.

To grieving mothers of angels, you are not alone.  May you feel divine comfort and find peace that passes all understanding.  Like me, you have a grand reunion waiting in heaven.

To fellow motherless daughters, may we treasure the gifts we still have and be grateful for every moment we had with our mamas.  Our moms hold our hands for a short time…our hearts for a lifetime.