Living Above Ministries: What would I do without her?!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

What would I do without her?!

Whew! Yesterday was "one-of-those" days! I'm so glad it's in my rear view mirror this morning! No need to rehash the details, but it was full of parenting, scheduling, finance, shopping, ministry, cleaning, exercising - pretty much you name it - I dealt with it. And the crazy thing - not all of it was even bad - it was just full and loud! Do you ever have those kind of days? Please tell me I'm not alone here!!!

At the end of the day, instead of brooding over it all, I decided to call a loyal & trusted friend... my Mom! Not only did she offer great advice, and help me put the craziness in proper perspective - but she made me laugh! When I started the phone call I was frustrated and exhausted, and after we said our good-byes, I was bounding up the stairs - renewed and refreshed for storytime with the kids - and I didn't even look for the shortest book on the shelf - I read them a new book!

What can I say about my Mom? I love her so much - and am learning more and more as I age, what a great woman she is - she is a great mother, a wonderful friend, a loyal servant to the Lord, she sets a great example to me on how to be a wife, she's literally a missionary at her place of business, oh my... I could on and on - and no - it's not her birthday or even Mother's day!

I want to suggest something for you all... call your Mom! Make it regular. Years ago, (I can't even remember who started it or when it began) but she & I started talking on the phone every Saturday. This has made the difference in our relationship! It's made the difference in my sanity some weeks! I don't miss a Saturday with her. In fact, my husband has even begun asking - "How was your time with your Mom today?" - every Saturday. He sees the difference in me when I spend time with my Mother.

I know not all of you may have a good relationship with your Mother, or some of your Mothers may no longer be living and for you my heart aches. I don't know what I would do without mine.

For the rest of you, commit today to just give her a call - out of the blue - and just do life with her! I'm sure you would make her day - and she might just make yours as well!!!

Tell me...

what special thing do
you love about your Mom?!

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