Mother's Love

Today is Mother's Day and as I look at my 4 beautiful and healthy children, I am reminded yet again about how blessed I am.  I have been a mother for 17 years now.  It'll be the longest job I ever have, the job I make the least money in, but reap the most rewards.  I have kissed many a boo boo, given millions of hugs, dried tons of tears, clapped at many accomplishments, waved goodbye as they headed to school, listened to lots of stories, tried to give advice, and smiled with my heart exploding when they have made me so proud.

I don't think there is a responsibility as important as a parent and I don't think anything compares to a Mother's love.  From the moment we find out we're expecting, we have a love for this new life, this blessing from God, living in us.  We are the first to feel the movements, little kicks and even hiccups, and even though it may  make us run to the bathroom 4 times a night, we do it all with a loving devotion.



We suffer through the toddler years, taking the good with the bad.  We take the back seat when our child discovers their friends.  We become an afterthought as they become teenagers and discover cars, jobs, and the opposite sex.  But then the tables turn.  As they move into college and adulthood and discover the struggles of life, all of a sudden they realize they need the woman who stood by all these years with such a quiet and loving devotion. 

They need her shoulder to cry on when life is hard.  They need her advice as they realize she really does know what she's talking about.  They look to her for her loving support and motivation as they find their place in the world.  This is what a Mother waits for, to be needed.  For a Mother's love is undying, unwavering, and unconditional.

Happy Mother's Day!         

Power of Prayer

We received happy news this week.  My eldest son had his Eagle board of review for Eagle Scout and passed! 

As he waited to be called in to the board, I posted in Facebook a request for prayers and within 5 minutes 10 people were already praying.  Before it was over it was at about 20. 

 

As I was saying my rosary in the van outside, I saw a beautiful butterfly land on the veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary statue that was in the grotto before me.  It just sat there, opening and closing it's wings.  It was as if it was a sign that my prayers were being heard and not to worry.

An hour and a half later, he was told he was an Eagle.  10 years worth of work finally paid off and he was so excited.  I know God heard our prayers, as my son had one of the toughest board members on the board quizzing him.  His wits and patience were tested and he passed with flying colors.   

He is such a good son, active in the community, school, and his Parish.  He is definitely a model for Eagle and I'm so glad the board agreed.  Now we get to prepare for the Court of Honor to present him with this award. 

I think God for my friends, who saw and answered my request for prayers.  I thank God for my family and especially my son.  May God bless him in everything he does and everything he attempts to do.  He will go far!