Authentically You Magazine A Mother's Joy May 2017 | Page 33

Celebrating Mothers 
By: Teresa Howard
This is the month to celebrate Mothers. Mothers of all kinds. We celebrate our birth
mothers. The women who carried us nine months just below their hearts. Those who
raised us, loved us, shaped us and pushed us to be our best. Those who sacrificed
for us. Those who stayed up late when we had a fever. Who worried over us. Who
gave us the last piece of pie and went without so we could have new shoes. The
women who worked two jobs and went to school at night to give us a better life.
We celebrate the Stepmoms. The ones who chose to love us even though their blood
did not run through us. Who put up with our tantrums. Who loved us when we were
definitely unlovable. Those who stuck it out as we worked through our anger and
frustration. Who love us in spite of it. Who stayed when the going got tough.
We celebrate our adopted Moms! The ones who picked us out. The one who prayed
us into their lives. Who waited and wanted us for years. Who thanked God for the
opportunity to be our Mom. They love us all the more. As we are their gift from God.
They did not birth us but the definitely prayed for us to come.
We celebrate our spiritual Moms. The ones who found us orphaned in church and
took us in. Who guide us. Who instruct us. Who teach us. Those God put in place for
us. The women who change millions of lives with one prayer. Those who listen to the
voice of God and are Moms to generations of God’s children.
So, take time this month to love and cherish the women who were Mom to you!
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