After reading lots of moving tributes to mothers yesterday on Facebook, I was thinking of my own mother and how grateful I am for all that she taught me. My mother was a wise woman who raised six children who love her and love each other. She's gone now, but her life lessons live on. I'd like to share just three of the many things I learned from my mother: 1. Housework isn't all that important. With six kids, Mom certainly did her share of housework, but it was not her top priority. Our home was clean enough to be safe and messy enough to be comfortable. I remember … [Read more...]
