Mothers

"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts."

~Washington Irving

This really should have been posted on Mother's day, but I'm doing it anyway. Mothers are a special gift to us from God. He gave us mom's to love, care, worry, help, encourage, understand, sacrifice, and be there no matter what. No matter how old you are, you know that you can always turn to her.

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever."

~Author Unknown

As we grow up, mothers watch over us, love us and take care of us. She shows us the important things in life, like how to love and care, as well as teaches us how to be strong. She protects us from the world, but teaches us the dangers, so later on we can protect ourselves.

"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child."

~Sophia Loren,Women and Beauty

Being a mother is nowhere near easy. Being a mother takes strength, understanding, love and courage. When you become a mother, you are no longer living for yourself, but for your children and family. When your child hurts, you hurt with them. You have to be strong for them and support them. You are a friend, yet first and foremost a mother.

"A mother understands what a child does not say."

~Author Unknown

I am blessed to have not just one, but two wonderful loving mothers. I have my mommy, and Tina, my step-mom. I love them both dearly. They have been there for me and my four brothers, loved us unconditionally, encouraged us to be what we want to be, protected and yet showed us the world, joys and dangers in it alike, and sacrificed for us. These are two very strong women, and one day when I am a mother, I hope to be like them.

"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love."

~Mildred B. Vermont

A quote I find funny, and yet kind of true...

"All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That's his."

~Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, 1895