Happy Mother's Day

12 years ago, in my son’s Kindergarten class, the teacher had them write something about their moms in sort of “fill-in-the blanks” styles. I was sure that must be challenging for their young minds or imaginations.

One question out of about 5 fill-in-the blanks struck me the most:

My mom__________. (My son’s reply: “knows everything.”)

As we both recalled that time as we happened to take a tour back to those old paths by looking at the pictures I had kept all those years, I asked him what he thought about that now.

Oh, he was quick to give me a reply with a 17-year old wisdom:

“That isn’t true, Mom!” As he gave me a hug and a kiss as if to counter any potential harm to this mother’s heart.

I hugged him tight and I said, “That’s right! Only God knows everything!”

“I know,” he replied with a big smile, perhaps with a sense of relief that his “mama” didn’t get emotional!

As time goes by fast, year after year, I often reflect on those memories I share with my child. As a mother, I want to be better, help him in any possible ways with the hope and prayers that he will always walk in that right path. The narrow path that isn’t easy but leads to the eternal.

As mothers, we are a part of our children’s journeys. We have a part in their history even when that time comes that they have to create their own.

So, as my last words at that time when I was talking with my son, I added:

"Your mom may not know everything but by God's grace, He tells me a lot so I end up knowing a lot!"

He nodded his head in quick agreement.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you, friends and sisters in Christ! (And I’m not only talking about those who have children. I know many also who never have children but have a loving heart like that of a mother’s)…May God’s wisdom and discernment continue to guide us as mothers to our children, and not only to them but to others as well. For this journey is not easy. But with God’s help, we can always make it! We can endure.

What will your child say about you as a mother?

7 comments:

  1. Aren't children so open? They just say what they feel. Happy Mother's Day to you my friend.

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  2. Your son sounds so sweet!
    Happy Mother's Day to you!
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Loved your answer: "Your mom may not know everything but by God's grace, He tells me a lot so I end up knowing a lot!" Cute video. "My mommy goes to jail. Works hard there and here." Ha!

    Happy Mother's Day. Hope it's a special one!

    Love you,
    Mary

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  4. Happy Mother's Day dear friend.

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  5. Happy Mother's Day to you and all mommies! :)

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  6. One of my sons once told his kindergarten teacher, "My dad is a photographer, and my mom is an eccentric." Was not sure how to interpret that! Happy Mother's Day!

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  7. Happy Mother's Day! I loved the video and could relate. We asked each of our 19 3 year old children at school questions like these. I laugh so hard sometimes at their responses. The kids laugh when I tell them I'm four years old. They say "no Miss Debbie, you are 16" and I reply "that's right".

    Blessings and love,
    Debbie

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