More specifically, I want to tell my own mother how much she means to me. A speaker in church today talked about Timothy and the faith of his mother and grandmother in making him into the faithful youth that he was. I, too, know that it is through the faith of my wonderful mother (and I will add my grandmothers) that I have been able to remain faithful and obedient to the Lord. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I LOVE YOU!
The funny thing about my life right now is that it has been in a way turned upside down. What was once important to me even a few short months ago (job, prestige, wealth) is now something that has taken a back burner to something so much more eternal and wonderful.
I now ache to be a mother.
I have felt in these past few months, and especially today, the closeness of my children. I know they are waiting for a chance to come to mortality and be tested and proven and I can't wait to give them that chance. Okay, I CAN wait, but I just know that it means so much to me now. I went to a family ward today to hear a former roommate report on her mission, and the primary sung "Mother, I Love You". While singing, the line that says "Father in Heaven has sent me to you" hit me in a way that it never had before. I know that I will have the chance to be a mother, whether sooner or later, in a few years, or in the next life. There are spirits waiting, and I love them already.
A speaker in the family ward I went to today said that motherhood is a calling intended for every daughter of God, whether as a mother, an aunt, a teacher, a friend. So, for now, I will happily fulfill the aspects of motherhood that I can and wait patiently for the sweet fulfillment of those glorious promised blessings.
Again to you mothers out there, especially those with young children: I know that what you do is a great challenge and has it's good days and bad, but I ask you, please don't take such a wonderful blessing for granted. And remember, if you ever have a bad day, or you just need a break, just remember this girl who would love a chance to do a little "mothering"!
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
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Thank you, my dear Katie. I always do think of you as a mother, did you know? I'll be patient too. Love you!
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