MOTHERING

It's all I ever wanted to do. Long before I was old enough to understand that in order to be a mother, I would need a husband, I wanted to be a mother. I'm not sure why. Maybe because I loved my mother so. But more than that, I think the spirit let me know it was what I was to be. And so it happened. A husband and children. And who could ask for anything more! The best husband.and seven of the best children. Dad always says the Lord gave us such great kids because He knew we wouldn't ruin them. (At least He hoped we wouldn't.)

Not long ago I said I never remember needing to get away from my family. I know I did get away, but it wasn't because I needed or wanted to. And now look. They all got away from me. (Serves me right, I guess.) But all are happy and productive. That's what matters. And we are all a phone call, or Skype, away.

And so on this Mother's Day I thank you all. My children and their spouses and children. You are the ones who have made my dream of motherhood come true. Your need for mothering from me has long since gone. But it is still a blessing to be your mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother.