Motherhood: A Legacy of Love
From the moment of your
child’s birth, raising his or
her life is now a process
of letting go.
And always remember…
When the tough times come, as they often will,
and the waters seem unnavigable and strange,
you can take comfort in several things:
Lenore Skomal, Author
When you are a mother, you are
never really alone in your thoughts.
You are connected to your child
and to all those who touch your
lives. A mother always has to think
twice: Once of herself and once for
her child.
Sophie Loren, Actor
It will be gone before you know it.
The fingerprints on the wall appear
higher and higher. Then suddenly
they
disappear.
You are never alone. Every mother who is
worth her salt has navigated these waters,
too. While they are unfamiliar to you, they
are universally understood by all mothers
through the ages. Draw from their experiences and fuel your life from their expertise.
Find comfort in those who have gone before.
You can do this. Remember back when you
brought this baby home, scared to death
that you wouldn’t make it through the night
without doing something very wrong. It’s a
learn-as-you-go life lesson, and one that
builds upon itself.
Love yourself, love your child, and take joy in
Dorothy Evslin, Writer each and every moment.
Lenore Skomal, Author
Barbara Johnson, Literary Critic
Nothing else ever will make you as happy or as sad, as proud or
as tired, for nothing is quite as hard as helping a person develop
his own identity especially when you struggle to keep your own.
Kelly & Parsons, Writers
One
generation
plants the
trees; another
gets the
shade.
Chines Proverb
As time passes and the cycle of life continues, your children and
your children’s children will pass on what you have given today.
The impact of maternal love is far-reaching.
Lenore Skomal, Author
Children make you want to start life over.
Muhammed Ali, Professional Boxer
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A sweater is a garment worn by a child
when the mother feels chilly.