My mother was loved and respected by all who knew her. From my childhood my mother had these character traits.
1. Wisdom: she discerened the differences in the personalities of her two daughters and developed us accordingly. I was the people person and my sister was the book worm. Consequently, I was allowed to do social things my sister was never interested in. For example, I was "into boys" at a much younger age and even though there was a no dating until you out of high school rule at our house I was allowed a date at 16!
2. Disciplinarian: there was none of this "wait till your Daddy gets home" mentality in our home. I was "whoopped" into shape by the time Daddy made his appearance in the evening. The death of an apple tree in our backyard testified to my mother's need to discipline me with the apple switch! Dad? "Go to your room" was his way and I hated that because I had no one to talk to! Rarely were my sister and I in there at the same time! I was the strong willed child that Dr. Dobson wrote about. Of course we had never heard of the term "strong willed child" but my Mom sure did know what stubborness looked like!
3. Encourager: she knew my personality and Mom encouraged me to be the nurse God had told her I should be. Mom always encouraged me to pursue what ever I felt God was talking to me about.
4. Godly: Oh my, could my Mom pray and get an answer from heaven! Even when I was young I knew Mom had a direct connection with God-that kept me out of a lot of trouble. It seemed not only did Mom talk with God but He also gave Mom a perception of what was going on in my life-it didn't matter where I lived-Mom knew things. Every kid needs a Mom like that.
5. Faithful: to God, country, family and friends.
Of course you know I could go on and on about Mom. but time and space is limited today.
Happy Mother's Day Mom!
4 comments:
A. Janet -
So good to catch up with you and see what you are "into". I enjoyed reading your blog and I am very glad I got to meet your sweet mother on several occasions! Love, Vonnie Bryan
Great posts Jan. I think you and I had the same mother. She was a smart woman before there were any self-help books on raising kids. I would say the Bible was her guide book.
Linda
Love your mother with all my heart! She is one of the best Grandmothers in the world. Heaven in a better place since her going! Hope you have a great day!
That was a nice tribute to your dear Mother. I'll never forget when our family came to y'all's house when I was 6. I was the first one up, b/c my parents were EXHAUSTED, and your parents told them to just sleep in for ONCE. =) Anyways, your Mother asked me HOW MANY FRIED EGGS I THOUGHT SHE SHOULD FIX! I told her that I could eat 6, and so she made about 21 I think. My poor brother Lincoln felt sorry for her and ate ,and ate eggs until he was SICK all day! (He didn't want any more eggs for a long time! =)
Glad to have found your blog.
Love ya, Heather in Colombia =)
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