As Moms, we are all amazing. We often don't stop to look at all we do in a day, and if we do, we quickly dismiss it by saying things like "well, so do all the other Moms". But it's a BIG job.
I am thankful for my Mom and now that I am a Mom myself I appreciate her even more. I often think "how did she do this on her own" I have a loving husband that comes home each night to relieve me. And on weekends I often get a small break to be by myself if I need some time for 'just me'. We didn't have the 'extras' growing up but some of what we did have was stability, a strong mom, a loving environment, a church family, amazing grandparents, and teaching about God and what it was like to have a personal relationship with Him. What else could matter?
A few quick Things I learned from my Mom:
Never give up
Always tithe
You are as strong as you allow God to let you be
It's not all about the money
Hard work pays off
There are two sides to every story
I take my job as a MOM very seriously and nearly every day I look back and evaluate how I did each day. Sometimes I'm pretty impressed with myself and somedays I'm a little embarrased at my poor performance. I'm thankful that we have a Father in Heaven who can guide, lead, and direct me....and that He somehow loves my kids more than I do. I hope that when my kids are older, they look back at me and can say that I did I great job raising them just like I can say about my Mom. I want to teach them the fundamentals of life so they can succeed.
I feel very blessed that God has given us these three precious children to call our 'own'. He has entrusted such a HUGE job to me. Why me? How could I be choosen? What have I done to deserve this gift?
So Happy Mothers Day to all of you that put on your 'Mom Hats' each day.
Here is a funny little 'job description' to remind of us what we do in a day!
MOM - JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Mother, Mom, Mama, Mommy, Ma
JOB DESCRIPTION:Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in anoften chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communicationand organizational skills! and be willing to work variable hours, whichwill include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping siteson rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities.Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at leasttemporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to gofrom zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screamsfrom the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing toface stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair,mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls,maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of allages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute,an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a halfmillion cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope forthe best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, completeaccountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilitiesalso include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout thefacility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION:Virtually none. Your job is to remain in the same position foryears, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on acontinually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION:Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. Aballoon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption thatcollege will help them become financially independent. When you die, you givethem whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary schemeis that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS:While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuitionreimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplieslimitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life ifyou play your cards right.
And you might want to take a look at this cute little song : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eruanwHHrX8
I changed my playlist to 'mom songs'
