Editor’s Note
W
elcome to the May issue of Him-
Power Magazine. As you know,
May is a very special month for
Mothers or Moms as some are affection-
ately called. Whether Mother or Mom, the
endearment is the same for these very spe-
cial women God made to serve as nurturers
and caretakers for their children—and some-
times the children of others.
The role of a good mother takes on
many forms, especially for single mothers
who face the prospects of wearing dual
hats. It requires godly wisdom, tremendous
patience and continuous prayer to do it well.
God knew the challenges women would
face, and at times the responsibilities would
be overwhelming. Yet, the God who knows
ALL provided for a blueprint to teach
women how to be a blessing to their families
in Proverbs 31:10-31. This familiar passage of
scripture is the ultimate guide for women in
rearing children as God intended—whether
married or single. The model woman serves
as a nurturer, provider, leader, mentor, role
model, homemaker and business woman.
When married, she honors her husband and
her children are proud to call her “Mom”.
As we celebrate Mothers, this seemed like
the perfect time to include this scripture for
pe rsonal reflection on The Things Mothers
Do Out Of Love.
In our cover story, we share the life of
Dr. Adesuwa (Aday) Adetosoye, a woman
with compassion for orphans in Africa
whose parents’ died from HIV/AIDS. While
the world mourned
their loss, Dr. Adetosoye
decided something had
to be done. Out of this
tragedy, she found her life’s purpose.
Since Mother’s Day is a time of celebra-
tion, we’ve included inspiration and food
for thought—from Mother Love-The Strong
Tie that Holds the Family Together, to
Who Are You Working For, to Separate the
Fact from the Truth, to What’ve You Got
to Lose. And because Mothers need help
year round, we’ve added practical advice on
How to Rebound After Being Passed Over
for Promotion, How to Save on a Limited
Budget and if you’re an entrepreneur, The
World’s Open for Business. If there’s a new
addition to the family, you’ll learn how to
develop your baby’s brain with Peekaboo.
Last but not least, we have answers to some
interesting questions. For those who carry
protection, there’s a tip on whether it’s legal
to carry a weapon across state. And Ask Dr.
Lomax puts context around recent news
about cancer-causing chemicals in hand
sanitizers. In short, there’s a little something
for everyone.
So if you’ve been blessed to be a
Mother, we hope you’ll be inspired. And
if you’re thinking of Mom as we approach
Mother’s Day, The Things Mothers Do Out
of Love is sure to evoke fond memories.
To all Mothers, Happy Mother’s Day
and may God continue to bless you for all
you do!
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