Greetings from Uruguay
“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”
― George Burns
Wearing My Momma Hat This Week
I wear several hats but the one I most love is my mother hat.
As most of you know, all three of our children flew the nest and began creating new nests a bit far from home. The older of the three, our Candace Rose, flew the farthest. We pretty much knew she would, but it doesn't make it any easier. Someone once said, "Distance makes the heart grow fonder," and I add, "it also makes the heart grow deeper."
When loving adult children (or perhaps even family members) from afar, you have to be highly intentional and find that new, sacred rhythm to continue developing the intimacy you desire with your family. We are finding our way and this week "that way" was 5,103 flight miles. It was a long journey.
But, so worth it.
Today, I share some beautiful moments from our trip, and we are only in Day 2. My husband's been very under the weather, so all prayers appreciated for healing and wholeness. And, I share one of my favorite MOM poems by the one and only Erma Bombeck.
Moms, moms-to-be, or women/men who work with children and are serving in a "parenting" role, take these words to heart and let them MOTIVATE you this MONDAY to offer real love to everyone in your spheres of influence.
“When God Created Mothers"
When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said. "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."
And God said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts...all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. And six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said. "Six pairs of hands.... no way."
It's not the hands that are causing me problems," God remarked, "it's the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have."
That's on the standard model?" asked the angel. God nodded.
One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say. 'I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word."
God," said the angel touching his sleeve gently, "Get some rest tomorrow...."
I can't," said God, "I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick...can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger...and can get a nine year old to stand under a shower."
The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed.
But tough!" said God excitedly. "You can imagine what this mother can do or endure."
Can it think?"
Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise," said the Creator.
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek.
There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told You that You were trying to put too much into this model."
It's not a leak," said the Lord, "It's a tear."
What's it for?"
It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, and pride."
You are a genius, " said the angel.
Somberly, God said, "I didn't put it there.”
― Erma Bombeck, When God Created Mothers
We're 100% Committed to "REAL LOVE."
Here, in the Speak Healing Words Community, we are absolutely 100% committed to being the heartlifters in our homes and spheres of influence. The ones who actively create a healthy emotional and spiritual atmosphere where REAL LOVE can thrive.
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