Monday, May 2, 2016

My Mother Taught Me...

"She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate."  Proverbs 31:27-31



"Mothers are central to the success of the American family. Their love, dedication, and wisdom touch countless lives every day in every community throughout our land. And their love and guidance of children help to develop healthy and spiritually sound families."

"President John Quincy Adams once said, “All that I am my mother made me.” 

President Abraham Lincoln believed, “All that I am or hope to be I owe to my angel mother. I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” 

These statements are just as true for the millions of Americans who credit their mothers for helping to successfully shape their lives."    -George W. Bush -

You don't have to think very long to remember the many things you learned from your mother.

My mother taught me RELIGION

When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet."

My mother taught me LOGIC

 From her decisive words, "Because I said so, that’s why."

My mother taught me FORESIGHT

"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident."

My mother taught me IRONY

"Keep laughing, and I’ll give you something to cry about."

My mother taught me about STAMINA

"You’ll sit there ’til all that spinach is finished."

My mother taught me about WEATHER

"It looks as if a tornado swept through your room."

My mother taught me THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

"Stop acting like your father!"

My mother taught me about ENVY

"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have a wonderful Mom like you do!"

THANKS, MOMS! 

You are an incredible blessing! 

We love you!