Recently, I was talking to another mom about our teenage girls. She was discussing some issues she was having and how she came to a decision about the proper way to discipline her daughter. She made a tough but great choice and I asked how did she decide on this particular punishment. Her answer..."I called my mom".
When I heard her say those four words I must admit, I was jealous. What a lucky person to have her mom in her life to help with the tough decisions of raising her children.
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| Me and my momma |
But then I remembered a post I had read earlier in the day about being grateful for what you have. And, I looked to the sky (the heavens?) and thought, my mom will always be there to help me with the tough decisions. I know that I was blessed with a mother who helped to show me how to parent my own children by simply being a great mom. A woman who set such a terrific example of how to be a mom during the great times and the really difficult times.
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| Our family of 5 |
I'm thankful that I can recall her advice even if I can't pick up the phone and call her.
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| My wise mother |
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What a moving post. You are very blessed to have had such a wonderful mother. I know your time with her was cut short, but it was more than some women ever get. (((hugs))) to you. P.S. Shelly is your mini-me!!
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