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Thursday’s Thought on Mama’s Value

October 22nd, 2009

Jennifer

“Mothers are like fine collectibles – as the years go by they increase in value.” – God’s Little Devotional Book for Moms

My Supermom and I (2004)

When I first was called “Mom” I was young at age 18. Barely an adult myself. I knew nothing of being a mom. Sure I knew how to clean up a house, babysat plenty, and cooked a few decent meals but that was about it. I had to call other moms for advise, and needed my mom’s helping hand often enough.

Now I’m 32 and five kids deeper… I think I’m very wise and have plenty to bring to the table. I’m now the “go-to mom”! I like to think I’m the definition of a “Supermom!” I hope that all the lessons I instill in my children they will look to me as my husband and I do our moms. Our moms are incredible, the meaning of strength, empowering, and two people that we know we honor.

We sit back and tell tales of how great our moms are. I just hope that each of my kids will do the same. Have a story or more to tell my grandchildren of my greatness. “Mama did it like this…” Or today, we still call my husband’s mom for recipes she has stored away in her head; will my kids call me for their favorites? Today I call my mom for community awareness. She is the one that knows what’s best for the homeless in our community, she knows who is who in politics, and often tells me things I can do better for our climate. I go to her for community awareness. Will my kids come to me for this type of knowledge when they are adults? In what way will they see that I’m valuable?

Sometimes I ponder, what mistakes will they feel I made that set them back and in what ways will they feel I empowered them? I don’t doubt they will have answers to both. Will my mistakes make them stronger and will my strength follow them as they become adults? What will their story be?

Husband's Supermom and I

Back to the basics, yes, I’ve increased in value as our moms have? I can make a mean dish, I do well helping with homework, I do reward and discipline my children, I’ve grown to know my children look to me for guidance and answers, I set an example however I can, I do protect my children, I teach my children, I’m a valuable mom! Sitting back while you read this, please remember you value with age through wisdom. Keep up the great work Supermoms!

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