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| June 2004 |
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| October 2008, Mother’s 70th birthday party |
As Mother’s Day approaches, I pondered some things that my Mother has taught me over the years and thought I would share them here as a tribute to her. My mother’s name is Barbara, but close friends call her Bobbie. She is one of eight children, all of whom are living except one. She has lived in the same town all her life.
Ten Things I Learned from my Mother:
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Faithfulness in marriage – they were married for 46 years before Daddy died
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Love and compassion for the disabled – my Daddy was disabled from the age of 16
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Singleminded focus – my Daddy, my sister and I were her whole focus…until grandchildren came along
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To send cards to let others know she cares – she sends a gazillion cards; it’s her ministry
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Cooking
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Respect for my husband
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To be my husband’s helpmate and friend – She told me after Daddy died that she truly believed that God put her on earth to be a helper for Daddy.
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The importance of Jesus and church
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To shower and dress every day – I never remember a day (unless she was ill) that she has not showered, put on makeup and nice clothes. None of this staying-in-her-pjs-all-day stuff for her.
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To watch my weight and not become obese – yes, this fed right into my battle with anorexia (that was my fault, not hers)
All this is part of my Mother’s legacy to my sister, me,
her grandchildren and those whose lives she touches.
What have you learned from your mother?
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