Advice from My Mother

My mother is so wise. She has raised four boys and two girls, the last of which has just turned eighteen. Being on the other side of the world from her as I raise my own children is difficult. Thank God for the internet!

I recently emailed her about some frustrations I was having as a mother. Who better to talk to than her! I've always respected her as a wise woman, but she never ceases to blow me away with her calm, wise advice. I just wanted to share some words she encouraged and instructed me with today via email:

"I think the most significant factor in living your life as a wife and mother is acceptance. Doing your 'work', which is 24/7 and mostly goes unnoticed, without the expectation of appreciation will free you from the trap of resentment. That doesn't mean it is easy to do that. Matt.23:11 has always helped me, 'But the greatest among you shall be your servant.' Being the servant in the home is being like Christ, this is what he would do. Doing what I can so that the people around me can be the best they can be is what God has called me to do."

I only hope and pray for grace to live by this advice. Thanks, Mom!