Our Children - March 25, 2010
Nicole, Geneal, Joseph, Nanette & Oliver
As I contemplate the blessings in my life, my children are very high on my list...next only to Doug & my personal belief in Heavenly Father/His Son, Jesus Christ/Gospel of Jesus Christ. In my role of Mother, I have a great many responsibilities. For this post; however, I wish to focus on one in particular...My job to Love My Children Unconditionally.
I always have! Truthfully, I absolutely Love & Adore my children! This responsibility has come as natural to me as breathing! Don't get me wrong...My children aren't perfect...there were times when they were a bit of a challenge for me and I had to extend patience/restraint...yet, in truth, there were undoubtedly more times that they had to do the same when dealing with me...A very imperfect Mom!
Recently, I read that a parent's job is to unquestionably and unceasingly love their children. A child's role is not to necessarily love their parent back. It's only a bonus if they actually do!
As I've pondered this idea over the past week, I've come to the conclusion that this very imperfect Mother can be human and still have mastered something to a state of perfection! After all, I've had over 28 years of practice and have concluded that it has been a privilege and honor to have been Mom to my Joseph, Nanette, Geneal, Nicole & Oliver! I have mastered loving them perfectly and am so grateful for their presence in my life! I'll always adore and treasure the many memories locked away in my mind's view and heart of them as little people! Now, as adults, they are so fantastic! They are wonderful human beings that have surely made the world a better place by their very existence!
Each, came into this world with unique gifts & talents and I marvel at their abilities! All are bright, thoughtful, kind and loving. My children have taught me myriads of lessons that have allowed me to grow, ever forward, and refine myself as a person. In their own way, they have served as a beacon of light for me and have become a Hero to me.
Joseph, Nanette, Geneal, Nicole & Oliver...May you always know and feel of my unconditional LOVE for you! You are my life's joy, and for every effort made or any act of service rendered, it has and will forever be my pleasure! Always, I will Love & Adore each one of you!
Nicole, Geneal, Joseph, Nanette & Oliver
As I contemplate the blessings in my life, my children are very high on my list...next only to Doug & my personal belief in Heavenly Father/His Son, Jesus Christ/Gospel of Jesus Christ. In my role of Mother, I have a great many responsibilities. For this post; however, I wish to focus on one in particular...My job to Love My Children Unconditionally.
I always have! Truthfully, I absolutely Love & Adore my children! This responsibility has come as natural to me as breathing! Don't get me wrong...My children aren't perfect...there were times when they were a bit of a challenge for me and I had to extend patience/restraint...yet, in truth, there were undoubtedly more times that they had to do the same when dealing with me...A very imperfect Mom!
Recently, I read that a parent's job is to unquestionably and unceasingly love their children. A child's role is not to necessarily love their parent back. It's only a bonus if they actually do!
As I've pondered this idea over the past week, I've come to the conclusion that this very imperfect Mother can be human and still have mastered something to a state of perfection! After all, I've had over 28 years of practice and have concluded that it has been a privilege and honor to have been Mom to my Joseph, Nanette, Geneal, Nicole & Oliver! I have mastered loving them perfectly and am so grateful for their presence in my life! I'll always adore and treasure the many memories locked away in my mind's view and heart of them as little people! Now, as adults, they are so fantastic! They are wonderful human beings that have surely made the world a better place by their very existence!
Each, came into this world with unique gifts & talents and I marvel at their abilities! All are bright, thoughtful, kind and loving. My children have taught me myriads of lessons that have allowed me to grow, ever forward, and refine myself as a person. In their own way, they have served as a beacon of light for me and have become a Hero to me.
Joseph, Nanette, Geneal, Nicole & Oliver...May you always know and feel of my unconditional LOVE for you! You are my life's joy, and for every effort made or any act of service rendered, it has and will forever be my pleasure! Always, I will Love & Adore each one of you!
