Paste, glue, super glue, rubber cement- whatever compound that one could consider the best adhesive to keeping things in place or piecing things back together when they seem irreparably broken- THAT is my mama.
My mother’s make-up includes plenty parts wisdom, many parts optimism, and most parts love. She is our “sticky” when no one seems together.
This weekend, as every other 4th of July weekend for the past few years, my parents rent a waterslide, we have Maggie’s birthday celebration, and we eat good, grilled food! All of their children and grandchildren come and slide and gourge ourselves to our hearts’ content.
That doesn’t mean that any of our individual struggles or worries come to a halt, just because we come together for such a special day, though. We each have our own struggles in life, whether it be mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually- or a combination of any these things. We, like every other family, have “ailments.” However, not everyone handles them the way my mother does.
She has such a strong faith in Christ, and she believes firmly in her children’s ability to surpass life’s unwanted circumstances. She can talk any one of us right down from that ledge we are teetering on. She calms the seas of doubts when we are drifting into unknown territory. She holds this family together, and without her, I fear we would crumble.
We owe her big time! But, there is not one way in this great, big world, we can ever repay our debts of rendering her nights interrupted when we need a shoulder or have a sick child. There is no way to compensate her for the time spent making certain we are stable and happy. There is no amount we could ever reimburse her for the prayers spoken and cried over her family. She deserves so much for the actions of unconditional and pure love she exhibits daily for us and our daddy. We could never afford to cushion her bank account for everything she has bought or sent us during our lives. I am, indeed, a spoiled, yet eternally grateful child of this woman of grace I call Mama. Her grandchildren have been blessed beyond measure for the warmest of women they call Granna.
Because of her and everything she does, our family sticks. Love you, Mama.
Below is such a telling scripture about mothers and wives. For me, it exemplifies my mama. I especially love the highlighted parts.
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”
Proverbs 31
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You are lucky to have such a wonderful role model in your life. What makes this so grand, is the fact that you realize this. You are a terrific writer Jannan. Keep up the good work ! ��
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Thank you Arizona Carol. Muah to you!!
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