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I believe that all moms never get to take a break from parenting, even when they are away from their children, they are always thinking and living for them. I am always inspired by all the moms I am surrounded by and the one thing I wish there was more of for them was encouragement. If you are reading this and you are a mom, know that all your hard work and love do not go unnoticed. You know your child/children better than anyone else and don’t let others judgments and harsh words allow you to think any different! If you are not a mom and reading this, take time to encourage a mom in your life today. Moms sacrifice a lot, their bodies, emotions, personal needs and desires and much more. They are always sacrificing, and left with not enough encouragement and support. Here are some wonderful quotes that I hope bring you a little inspiration and encouragement today!
A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take. -Cardinal Mermillod
There was never a great man who had not a great mother.-Olive Schreiner
I was always at peace because of the way my mom treated me. -Martina Hingis
I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. - Abraham Lincoln
Her dignity consists in being unknown to the world; her glory is in the esteem of her husband; her pleasures in the happiness of her family.-Jean Rousseau
The future destiny of the child is always the work of the mother.Napoleon Bonaparte
The role of mother is probably the most important career a woman can have.-Janet Mary Riley
There is no influence so powerful as that of the mother.-Sarah Josepha Hale
A woman is like a teabag. Only when in hot water do you realize how strong she is.-Nancy Reagan
Making the decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.Elizabeth Stone
So true! Thanks for this positive reminder and encouragement
Thank you! [iP]
All that appreciation is lovely but…
If you really value my guidance, strength, intelligence, sacrifice…. that’s nice.
If you really believe that having a strong woman as a mom is key and critical – great!
If you utterly appreciate how hard this job is and that it will only end when I die – that’s insightful of you.
However, you want to know what would really say “thanks” and “great job” to me? A few things.
1. Contribute to my Lost Wages pension fund – gosh, as it turns out with all that sacrifice, my career got stalled – I even spent many years at home. So helping me make that up so that I can ever think of retiring—– I would very much appreciate that in return.
2. Hire me – hey, it’s me – one of the women who made it possible for you to be who you are – now you’re in a position to hire someone. Give that opportunity to me – either to get back on a career track or to re-enter.
3. Help me – It would be nice not to have to pay a handyman or plumber or mechanic – if you can do any of those things – offer to come help do it for me. Just as I did other things for you. Do you know how much it would have cost you to have someone tie your shoes 4,500 times/week?
4. Give me good PR with your SO —- You know who I am and how I am and to a big degree why I am. So despite being in the lust addled stages of early love – how about telling your SO how wonderful I am when s/he has an issue?
5. Treat me – You are correct – you do have some pretty incredible memories – that did not happen without planning – LOTS of planning in most cases – and let’s face it —- money. So be a sport – take me out to lunch, pay for a facial, manicure or spa day – maybe a weekend away. I’m even more amazing when I’ve been pampered.
6. Be patient – You were adorable but some of the bizarre stuff you pulled blew out more than a few circuits. When I’m distracted, spacey, forgetful – give me an extra 5 minutes to locate that thought. It’s probably standing right behind a memory of you almost drowning yourself in a bucket or some other utterly bizarre thing I’m still trying to repress. I don’t tell you about all this stuff because I’m trying to support the self confidence I instilled in you —– but sometimes that comes at a cost. So just breathe deep, sip your double chocolatte mocha and wait to see what shows up. It will probably be pretty good.
7.Offer to help – don’t make me beg. Don’t put me on the back burner of your schedule. Don’t say you’ll check and never get back – Because you know what? That’s rude and ungrateful and I actually am wonderful enough to know I don’t have to take that kind of BS from you or anyone. We all have 3 resources – time, energy and money. If you don’t have time or energy, then send money. Otherwise, don’t bother with the nice words ‘coz kiddo, I have a pretty finely tuned radar for truth.
8. Admire who I’m becoming now. I know you love who I was raising you and that part of me was and sometimes is still important now. But that stage is pretty well over and I’m moving on to Post Parenting. You didn’t really think that the extent of my dreams and talents was on the playground or the beach or soccer did you? That was nice and I did do it and I’m glad you know I did it well – but now I am ready to move on to new things. It may take awhile to settle in or to find them – and sometimes I’m going to be nervous, scared or stuck – so support me – you say that has been important for you —– I agree. Now cheer me on too.
(Jordana Dec) Thank you! From a Mom of a beautiful and very sweet 7 year old boy! <3 [iP]
Beautiful and so inspirational. Thank you for the post!
classic picture i love your page [iP]
i loved this little post. unfortunately moms do go unappreciated a lot of the times, and it’s wonderful to see people like you giving a little unexpected praise, thanks!!! [iP]