So, today I am going to be a little more personal in my post and just share some thoughts. Hopefully it will make sense.
Those that know me, understand I am not a super fan of sitting through church and being acknowledged on Mother's Day as I am not a mother. The talks are always great about different mothers and I have an amazing angel mother. However, I have been surprised at how difficult it can be for me to sit in church and listen to talks about how being a mother and raising children is the most nobel of responsibilites we as women are asked to do. I know this to be true, I understand and believe the doctrine of the church, but "being a mom" is not a hat in which I wear.
After sacrament meeting today I was trying to avoid the young men who were handing out treats to all RS aged sisters. Well, it was Rashona's grandson and I thought, just be nice Anne. Attached to a bag of sugar free candies was this thought and I wanted to share.
While we tend to equate motherhood solely with maternity, in the Lord's language, the word Mother has layers of meaning. Of all the words they could have chosen to define her role and her essence, both God the Father and Adam called Eve "The Mother of All Things," and they did so before she ever bore a child. Like Eve, our Motherhood began before we were born. Motherhood is more than bearing children, though it is certainly that. It is the essence of who we are as women. ~Sheri Dew
I really enjoyed that thought and for whatever reason was inspired to post on my blog. For those that read this, know I do not post near enough so this must have left a big impression! Only a handful of people know about this blog so if you are reading this, I love you!
