My mom is a neverending song in my heart of comfort, happiness and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune.
~Graycie Harmon
When I look into my newborn’s eyes, hold her tiny foot or feel her steady breathing against my chest as she sleeps, I am overwhelmed by this miracle. Overwhelmed with love. And then, sometimes, there is a thoughtful pause. There is someone in this world who once looked at me and felt the same way.
I don’t always think that much about my mother. It isn’t exactly lack of appreciation, but a general focus on my own motherhood. But the tune is always there, reflected in my own thoughts and attitudes about life, marriage, family and myself. She is part of who I am.
And no matter what kind of mother I am, I will always be a part of my children. I hope it is a part which gives strength and encouragement, faith and love. Even when they aren’t thinking about me. Kind of like my mother is for me.
Happy Mother’s Day!
I homeschool my children on a small hobby farm in rural Nebraska and write about life more abundantly, from the joy of a baby's smile to the almost unbearable grief of losing a son while seeking beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of the spirit of despair (Isaiah 61:3)
Beautiful post Dana.. I think it sums up much of what we all feel as mothers.
There is a wonderful saying that I have as a framed calligraphy piece that says..
“What you teach your child, you also teach your grandchild”
Our thoughts and feelings and words are passed on and I think it is not only a fine testament to motherhood, but to family as well.
Enjoy the day..
So true, reminds me of that saying of Beecher’s “A mother’s heart is her children’s schoolroom”… impressions that form us, guiding our lives, even when we’ve forgotten specifics.
Isn’t motherhood, from the perspective it lends us to holding such tiny feet destined to walk a life of their own in our hands just… awe-inspiring? Loved this post.
Happy Mother’s day friend!