As we are once again busy (as you all are) with activities and responsibilities and school, I was reminded this week of how much I like being a mom. I have tough days, tiring days like everyone, but the big picture is one of thankfulness. I think my own kids are fascinating (of course!) and sometimes marvel that I get to be their mom.
That said, I don't want to waste any time stressing about little things that don't really matter, like who forgot to do this, and why are they arguing about that sticker/toy, and where is your other shoe, and no, you can't have another snack... little things sometimes get in my way of remembering the big picture.
But, if I seek God's direction and keep the big picture in mind, the little things sometimes fade a bit as I remember what great children I have, and what a blessing they are. And suddenly the missing shoe or hundredth snack doesn't seem to bother me as all. I'm sure you all feel the same. Below are some quotes that hopefully will inspire/encourage you this weekend.
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"The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness."
-Honore' de Balzac
"All mothers are working mothers."
-unknown
"There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it."
-Chinese Proverb
"A mother understands what a child does not say."
-unknown
"My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her."
- George Washington
"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life."
-Abraham Lincoln
"By and large, mothers and housewives are the only workers who do not have regular time off. They are the great vacationless class."
-Anne Morrow Lindbergh
"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom."
-Henry Ward Beecher
"A mother is someone who dreams great dreams for you, but then she lets you chase the dreams you have for yourself and loves you just the same."
-unknown
That said, I don't want to waste any time stressing about little things that don't really matter, like who forgot to do this, and why are they arguing about that sticker/toy, and where is your other shoe, and no, you can't have another snack... little things sometimes get in my way of remembering the big picture.
But, if I seek God's direction and keep the big picture in mind, the little things sometimes fade a bit as I remember what great children I have, and what a blessing they are. And suddenly the missing shoe or hundredth snack doesn't seem to bother me as all. I'm sure you all feel the same. Below are some quotes that hopefully will inspire/encourage you this weekend.
Thanks for visiting!
"The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness."
-Honore' de Balzac
"All mothers are working mothers."
-unknown
"There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it."
-Chinese Proverb
"A mother understands what a child does not say."
-unknown
"My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her."
- George Washington
"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life."
-Abraham Lincoln
"By and large, mothers and housewives are the only workers who do not have regular time off. They are the great vacationless class."
-Anne Morrow Lindbergh
"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom."
-Henry Ward Beecher
"A mother is someone who dreams great dreams for you, but then she lets you chase the dreams you have for yourself and loves you just the same."
-unknown
6 comments:
What a great post. I love all the quotes!
Susan
Thanks for sharing! Very uplifting.
Chrissy
Sigh. To have my kids grow up and feel that way about their mother. It IS all worth it.
Great post. So very true..it's always better to look at the big picture instead of dwelling on the things that frustrate us.
Thanks for sharing the quotes. They were inspiring and encouraging to me.
i needed to read this today!!!
nice post. i totally agree. it's the small battles that rob us of the joy in living in the big picture. and great quotes.
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