"Maybe too few are raised by moms who are reliable, available, psychologically healthy, and tender."
I am so convicted by this. Yes!! I don't think I knew growing up if my mom liked anything in specific except for me and my siblings. Well to be fair, we all knew she liked chocolate, playing/watching tennis on occasion, puzzles, and gardening...but honestly we only thought about those things when Christmas/her birthday/Mother's Day rolled around and a gift needed to be chosen. I see now as an adult how she did have interests, preferences, struggles, etc., but I think she was psychologically healthy, available, reliable enough (as you say) that we were able to really just enjoy her as "Mom" as kids.
Oh Melody - I am headed back from the Eucharistic Congress today while I read this. What a beautiful and needed reminder. You echo some of the stirrings in my heart. So much of what you shared weaves into some of the messages shared this weekend. May I be soil that bears fruit for generations, long after I’m just a memory. 💕
"Maybe too few are raised by moms who are reliable, available, psychologically healthy, and tender."
I am so convicted by this. Yes!! I don't think I knew growing up if my mom liked anything in specific except for me and my siblings. Well to be fair, we all knew she liked chocolate, playing/watching tennis on occasion, puzzles, and gardening...but honestly we only thought about those things when Christmas/her birthday/Mother's Day rolled around and a gift needed to be chosen. I see now as an adult how she did have interests, preferences, struggles, etc., but I think she was psychologically healthy, available, reliable enough (as you say) that we were able to really just enjoy her as "Mom" as kids.
Beautiful testimony about your mom! Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you both!
Oh Melody - I am headed back from the Eucharistic Congress today while I read this. What a beautiful and needed reminder. You echo some of the stirrings in my heart. So much of what you shared weaves into some of the messages shared this weekend. May I be soil that bears fruit for generations, long after I’m just a memory. 💕
Thank you, Shauna. I echo your prayer!