Motherhood

Mother's Day has come and gone, but my thoughts on motherhood are still active in my mind. I am grateful for the examples of wonderful mothers I've encountered throughout my life and what I've learned by observing them.

My Mother

My mother has always been a constant example of love, discipline, hard work, charity, honesty, and sacrifice. She has always been an excellent mother to me. She was constantly devoted to my needs and care while I was growing up. I have memories of her taking my sisters and me to the park daily, brushing my hair, singing to me, teaching me games, and telling me stories of her childhood. I never questioned her love for me while I was a child. She told me how much she loved me constantly, and she showed how much she loved me by spending quality time with me. I feel very blessed to have been raised by such a wonderful woman.

My Grandmother

My grandmother was a tremendous influence of motherhood during the first few years of my life. I was her first grandchild. She helped raise me and take care of me. I will never forget the songs she sang to me, or the books she read, or the poems she recited to me from memory. I remember the way she laughed and the way her voice would get soft when she spoke to me. As an adult, I now share her love for animals and wildlife, her quiet and loving demeanor, her appreciation for poetry and songs, and her phlegmatic and nurturing personality. I find that I treat my husband very much the way she treated my grandpa. She taught me to look for the good in people and to always be polite and kind. I love and appreciate all that she did for me.

My Mother-in-Law

Margaret is and always will be an excellent example of motherhood to me, my husband, and to Scott and Emma. Right now she truly is the head-mother of our home. I learn a lot by observing her and going to her for questions or concerns. She is full wisdom and knowledge, and I go to her for advice and counsel frequently. I also learn by watching her interact with Scott and Emma. She has been a huge mother-role in Scott's and Emma's lives. Margaret's warmth and loving personality has blessed all of her descendants and will continue to do so for years to come. We all love her tremendously.

My Role as a Stepmother

I love being Scott's and Emma's stepmother. It is definitely not an easy role, but it is one I treasure and work hard on every single day. I know that I am a powerful example of motherhood in Scott's and Emma's lives. They spend more time with me than anyone else, so it is very important to me to be a good example to them. They look up to me and love me for who I am and what I represent. Their love for me did not happen spontaneously, the way children instantly feel toward their biological parents. I had to earn their love and work hard to nurture and keep it growing. Because of that, I have learned not to take their love for granted. I love and appreciate them more than words can express. I love how well they get along with me and the wonderful memories we create together. I love being their step-mom.

A Biological Mother

I am excited to take on the new role of being a biological mother. My heart already bursts with love for my unborn daughter and I am anxious to finally meet her and hold her in my arms. I can't wait to be her mother--- to watch her learn and grow. I want to be a fine example to her, the same way my mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law have been to me. I want her to feel secure. I want her to grow up knowing that she is a divine daughter of God, and that she is priceless, special, and loved.