Mother

The Unique Connection- Pregnancy

Child, do you know me?
I am your mother.
Though you cannot see
I am like no other!

Mother, can you feel me
Turning and kicking around?
Some of my cells I've set free
My little blessing to you to be found

Please watch the video. Science is amazing. Traces of the child that the mother carries are left behind, serving to help her.... decades later there is still evidence!



A Mother is Born

A mother is born
With the babies first cry
Prepared through labor
Her breast stirs in reply





All That I Am 

All I am I owe to Eve
The mother of all living
For us, she fell, I believe
Selflessly, she was giving

All I am I owe also
To my mother who gave me birth
Who taught me all I know
About honesty and self worth

All I am I owe to Christ
Who one day will call me home
To live eternal life
With all the mothers known



Mary's Song She Carried Within
I picture Mary smiling, aglow like no other pregnant woman in history!  How a song must have carried her through the pregnancy!  Watch the beginning of this:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPh-x82TDRQ
An angel called me blessed
Though promised to be wedded
It was through me
That Christ would be born

I, a virgin
Was favored of the Lord
Glory from on high
Overshadowed I was filled with light

[Pre-Chorus]
My womb... hallowed
Just like the ark, showed
It was overshadowed
I, too, carried Jesus within me

[Chorus]
My soul was filled with glory
The mighty one has done great things
All generations will acclaim
I was the virgin Mary, the same

Praise be to the Lord
That I was favored
Holiness to grow within
May my smile never grow thin

[Verse 2]
This greatest honor to be was brought
By Him who scatters those who are proud
Even in their most inner thoughts
I was favored, I was sought out

[Pre-Chorus]
Glory from on high
Overshadowed I was filled with light
My womb... hallowed
It was overshadowed

[Chorus]
My soul was filled with glory
The mighty one has done great things
All generations will acclaim
I was the virgin Mary, the same

Praise be to the Lord
That I was favored
Holiness to grow within
May my smile never grow thin

[Bridge]
Blessed among women
Kept by mercy's hand
Humble and chosen
I would stand

He saw me
He called me by name
And through my body
His promise came

[Chorus]
My soul was filled with glory
The mighty one has done great things
All generations will acclaim
I was the virgin Mary, the same

Praise be to the Lord
That I was favored
Holiness to grow within
May my smile never grow thin

Sacred Roll Celebrated on the Sabbath

It is fitting that we celebrate
Our mothers on the Sabbath day
And express how we appreciate
All the sacrifices she has made

For without her where would we be?
And without Christ where would we go?
Our ties go on for eternity
Because of our Savior, I know!





Our Mother

Our mother has charity
She's full of benevolence
As she patterns purity
And cherishes innocence

She serves selflessly, unfeigned
For peace, she negotiates
Angels cannot be restrained
They're as her associates

And when there is but pittance
With faith and with networking
Her arms extend the distance
And puts to place faith working

Our mother's good heart supplies
Tenderness and beauty
And when to her ears one cries
She knows what is her duty

On Mother's Day can she rest?
That depends on who helps her
Perhaps we can do our best
On this day, to be Mother

.....
Come the day, when she is gone
What will we feel everywhere?
Her love went to everyone
As she extended her kind care
....
The day's here, Mother is gone
No longer to telephone
Part of her stays- life goes on
I hear her voice in my own

Home is a Feeling

Home is not a place

It's a feeling,

It's a warm embrace,

Safe for healing

Home is where you are known

Life's memories lie there

It is where love is shown

And you let down your hair

 Prather, California 

At the heart of America

Are mothers who nurture

In the home love empowers all

To pursue their future

Wise, she knows her gift of time is a small price

Every cleaning, every story, every hug

Every blessed meal, is a selfless sacrifice

To build up souls, each labor speaks of love 

The quiet power of mothers

Is the strength of her faith

She builds courage in her sons and daughters

Life's trials they must face

The mother inspires each child

To pursue their talents within

To budget and manage their time

And to value all that God has given

Melania Trump has a quiet way of speaking in a way that we don't doubt of her strength- her faith.

Our mother waits
On both sides of the veil
She visits graves
And all of us without fail

I have seen her place flowers into a mason jar and put special stuff on it so the deer won't eat the tasty flowers. Then she distributes them to loved ones at the cemetery who have passed on.  Then she waits for calls and visits from all of us. That is her Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

L-O-V-E Petals

With a letter on each petal

This beautiful flower spells well of

How you are, indeed, special

For you are the very essence of love

        L is for the love you bring
                        O is for hearts and doors opening

V  is for vitality
                                    E is for each thing you mean  to me

M- Magnificent, merry, magical, marvelous, merciful, matchless, mindful, moral
O- One of a kind, original, one and only, one in a million, open, observant, outspoken
T- Teacher, tender, thankful, thoughtful, tranquil, talented, tactful, tasteful, trustworthy
H- Heavenly, hopeful, humble, helpful, homemaker, heartwarming, humorous, honorable
E- Ever hopeful, elegant, eloquent, earnest, enterprising, endearing, empathetic
R- Reassuring, radiant, receptive, refined, refreshing, righteous, resourceful

Some adjectives of mother
Make your own acrostic Mother's Day Card

merciful-bringing someone relief from something unpleasant
earnest-a serious and intent mental state
empathetic- sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of another

How Cute They Are

Verse 1] The chatter of the birds Tends to tatter on the nerves When we're too busy to enjoy Their songs of delight and joy And to this wise harried mother Their song was so filled with need That she whispered, not another I have my own mouths to feed! [Chorus] How cute they are How cute they are The mother in her could not hide! How cute they are How cute they are Then, with love, cried, how cute they are... [Verse 2] The mother in her could not hide! Their frantic peeps weren't far So she peeked her head outside Then, with love, cried, how cute they are... [Bridge] This is true of each mother Who hears Mom where e'er she goes And with compassion like no other Her love towards babies outward flows [Chorus] How cute they are How cute they are The mother in her could not hide! How cute they are How cute they are Then, with love, cried, how cute they are...

Lifting, Bending, and Twisting

Lifting, bending, and twisting
Every day in their homes
A young mother's existing
To find for what she combs

Under the couch and loveseat
Are toys and books and things
Wherever the children meet
With them there's much each brings

Perhaps one day she can rest
While the children stay calm
And even though they are at breast
There's nothing in her palm

As she captures the moment
She sees her best reward
Her precious children are lent
And she is the steward

This world busily demands
And children know this too
Yet, a mother understands
And knows just what to do

There's not a more worthy role
Than that of motherhood
And though it takes its toll
She'd striving as she should

She relies on her instincts
As each child's so diff'rent
Though her daily tasks may stink
At home she is content

A child's in need of well-being
While in formative years
And thus must have a routine
Or are oft found in tears

And so there's times of frustration
As things are overlooked
She makes a correlation
And knows she's overbooked

Each family needs unstructured time
When they can laugh and play
That's when bonding becomes prime
And shining joys display

Every good thing is brought to pass
By small and simple things
Like moments in photograph
Can capture the heart strings

So when a daughter of God's giv'n
A day to spend her way
All her thoughts while away she's liv'n
Are of them- thus, she prays

This is how the church is preserved
And we must give her aid
For while her role is observed
Firm foundations are laid

What's the best use of her spare time?
That she draw from the well
And, that she enrich her life
In what she may excel

M. Russell Ballard
A Daughter of God
May Ensign 2008

The Young Mother

There was a young mother

Who saw she was invisible

As to another

She made her day divisible

Sometimes she was a clock

That was expected to respond

Her only chance to talk

Was to tell him what lay beyond

Her words fell on deaf ears

When she asked for a favor

And when she cooked, I fear

He pecked it and did not savor

Patiently, she listened

And smiled through his demands

And for him, love glistened

While with hands on hips, he stands

Who sees her sacrifice

Her unwashed hair and ponytail?

Her clock speeds up to twice

To be seen as dependable

Then, one day in a book

She saw what to all man enthralls

The pains unnamed hands took

To selflessly build cathedrals

In corners, everywhere

One may see each delicate carving

Though hands and arms did wear

For the credit, were they starving?

For God and not duty

They gave their all, in their prime time

They simply made beauty

That would not be done in their lifetime

Her dozen warm cupcakes

Her sleepless nights with a sick child

All the errands she makes

Will this raise a child that is mild?

If she's doing things right

The world will marvel at what she has built?

For now it's in God's sight

With Him, her efforts will not wilt

thoughts from Invisible Woman
author unknown

Mother You Are

Mother you are that pillow

Offering us peace and rest

Always, I want you to know

That through you I feel blessed

Mother you are that flower

Refusing to droop or wilt

You represent strength and power

That through belief is built

Mother you are that chocolate

Promising good fruit inside

You are sweet and delicate

I love you by my side

Mother you are that soap

Hand made with a scent

To refresh us all with love

You know what we're up against

Mother you are

Mine

[Verse 1] Mother you are that pillow Offering us peace and rest Always, I want you to know That through you I feel blessed Mother you are that flower Refusing to droop or wilt You represent strength and power That through belief is built [Pre-Chorus] Always, I want you to know That through you I feel blessed You represent strength and power That through belief is built [Chorus] Mother you are mine Mother you are mine I love you by my side Mother you are mine [Verse 2] Mother you are that chocolate Promising good fruit inside You are sweet and delicate I love you by my side Mother you are that soap Hand made with a scent To refresh us all with love You know what we're up against [Pre-Chorus] Always, I want you to know That through you I feel blessed You represent strength and power That through belief is built [Chorus] Mother you are mine Mother you are mine I love you by my side Mother you are mine [Bridge] Mother you are that pillow When the day runs hard and long Mother you are that flower Still you lift me with your song Mother you are that chocolate Sweetness I can always hold Mother you are that soap Love that makes the whole house whole [Chorus] Mother you are mine Mother you are mine I love you by my side Mother you are mine

A Mother Is

A mother is as soft as a rose
Her kiss tickles my wee nose
Her sweet lullabies tenderly teach
As her eyes speak of love with each

A mother is as warm as a throw
As a snuggle safe to know
On her lap her arms wrap me up close
And I stay awake...well almost

https://youtu.be/kr9yvt-S9-I.

Mother did what she could

To bring about the good.

She taught me how to face

Life's hardest trials with faith.

Her example did tell

To suffer through and smile.

So, to endure it well,

Out of love, all the while

Mothers don't give up

They know their child's needs

Nurturing much with love

They teach them how to succeed

[Verse 1] Mother did what she could To bring about the good She taught me how to face Life's hardest trials with faith Her hands were worn but kind Her prayers were strong and wide When shadows pulled me low She stood and made me go [Pre-Chorus] Her example did tell To suffer through and smile Out of love, all the while She held me every mile [Chorus] Mothers don't give up They know their child's needs Mothers don't give up They plant the seed (plant the seed) Nurturing much with love They teach them how to succeed Mothers don't give up They know their child's needs [Verse 2] When tears came to my face She never fled the place She'd wipe the storm away And name a brighter day She saw what I could be Before I could believe And every scar I wore She turned to something more [Pre-Chorus] Her example did tell To suffer through and smile Out of love, all the while She held me every mile [Chorus] Mothers don't give up They know their child's needs Mothers don't give up They plant the seed (plant the seed) Nurturing much with love They teach them how to succeed Mothers don't give up They know their child's needs [Bridge] So if I stand today It's from her steady grace The lessons in her hands Still guide me where I land I hear her in my heart When every road is hard She gave me strength to rise And keep my eyes on skies [Final Chorus] Mothers don't give up They know their child's needs Mothers don't give up They plant the seed (plant the seed) Nurturing much with love They teach them how to succeed Mothers don't give up They know their child's needs Mothers don't give up They know their child's needs Mothers don't give up They plant the seed (plant the seed)

Mother's Intuition

The intuition of a mother
Is incredibly like no other
Witness the power of her touch...
Born within, we are made for such

Grandmother's intuition: This reminds me of the story of a future prophet's birth.  He would not breathe and the grandma's dipped him in alternately warm & cold water to keep him alive.

https://www.thechurchnews.com/1990/10/13/23261278/pres-benson-born-prepared-to-be-prophet/

At his birth, doctors couldn't get baby Ezra to breathe. His grandmothers dipped him in pans of cold and warm water until finally they heard a cry. "Later both grandmothers bore testimony that the Lord had spared the child," said Elder Washburn.

The Stripling Warriors with Faith from Their Mothers

The stripling warriors
Numbered but two thousand
At best they were juniors
But their devotion was grand

For they did not doubt
What their mother’s knew
As they went about
Their faith grew and grew

They pledged they would fight
For, their father’s could not
As they grew in might
With courage, they fought

In God they trusted
As their swords swung about
Though soon blood encrusted...
They answered each shout

Then, as the dust settled
And the battle was through
The youth assembled
And astonishment grew

Though some wounds were great
And there were many dead
Not one youth fell to fate
And, some enemies had fled!

With help from their mother's
And their leader Helaman
These two thousand brothers
Each rose to be a man

For the Latter day
Great youth have been reserved
As they grow in faith
May they, too, be preserved

They must take on armor
To fight off the foe
And the battle they arm for
Is the greatest man will know

May they not forget

These warriors and their grit

Alma 57: 26
And now, their preservation was astonishing to our whole army, yea, that they should be spared while there was a thousand of our brethren who were slain. And we do justly ascribe it to the miraculous power of God, because of their exceeding faith in that which they had been taught to believe—that there was a just God, and whosoever did not doubt, that they should be preserved by his marvelous power.

Ruth

An ideal of womanhood
Loyalty she understood
Naomi was struck with grief
She bid Ruth "Do not leave.
You are my daughter-in-law,
My sole source to live off of.
And, gone two sons, I've no relief "
Ruth obeyed for she too grieved
Though foreign she would tarry
Ruth was told whom to marry
And Christ came through her gene pool
As she lodged with God's people

Gone But Not Forgotten- Motherhood

With a daughter
Who made each day count,
There was laughter
And wonder about.

One day she died...
Mysteriously fast!
The mother tried
To make the memories last.

Often she felt half dead
Missing those magical days.
Constantly prayers were said,
Seeking to understand God's ways.

Then, one day, new life
Stirred wondrously within!
The future now looked bright.
Tender mercy had been given!

Once a memorial of her
The girl's room was remodeled and cleaned
Purpose grew within the mother
And with hope for the future, she dreamed

On Friday, my kindergartner was fine.  She went to church on Sunday. On Monday, she struggled to breathe, was sick and went to ER. Tuesday she stopped breathing, CPR, ER, but her organs were failing and she passed .I wrote this to give to mother.  

gone but not forgotten

the irreplaceable Kiera- The media came and wanted to scare everyone of the flu.  I suggested we focus on the love and if they wanted to know what Kiera looked like, just look at her mother. 

Who Was to Know?  Setting Aside to Honor and Grieve

The open upstairs window 

Let a fresh breeze in

But who was to know

The toddler would try it?

He must have climbed

And touched the screen just right

Mom's reach...no time

He flew out...from this height!

Haunting guilt

The loss, her heart

Resolve built

Life must restart

Forever, her child

She'd grieve one day each year

Just on his birthday

Alone, and remember him near

I think of the pioneer days.  How many children died of accidents? 

How many said goodbyes, not knowing if they would ever see or hear from each other again?

Leaving the Motherland to Foreign Lands

Like unraveled thread
Grief grew in my heart
And filled me with dread
Which tore me apart

My daughter would soon leave
And cross the ocean deep
Then a thought began to weave
A strand of hope to keep

I took a great ball of yarn
My bon voyage gift to send
To teach no matter how far
A mother's love will not end

"Don't forget us," I said
And placed the ball in her hand
"Let it unravel as you sail ahead"
While I hold the trailing strand

For as long as I could see
Her tear filled eyes never left mine
Others waved, but no, not me
I held on still with all my might

And then, I saw the last
As her arms waved up high
I became but the past
And let go... whispering, "Good-bye"

"Mommy, Why?" 

Mommy, why are we leaving home
Where are we going, why must we roam?
Come, come along, my dear precious one
We are going to live in Zion
There we'll build the city of our God
Come follow me, hold my hand and come...

How much longer on the ship? I'm sick
We've traveled so long on this Atlantic
Yes, the quarters are small, the voyage long
But, we're together. Let's sing a glad song
With faith in the Lord we'll be made strong
We'll soon be in Zion, where we belong...

I feel so very sick, I feel so weak
Do you see land? Please, Mommy, go and peek
Yes, you stay with Mary and hold her hand
She has been too weak to even stand
Her lips are pale and I greatly fear
She's soon to pass through this vale of tears...

Why must we bury her out to sea?
Can we sing a song for dear Mary?
The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away
Yes, little child, let's sing and let's pray
If we do according to God's will
He promises us we've His peace, be still...

Why must we walk so long and so far
Can I sit up there, high inside the cart?
We need to keep moving, just to stay warm
Come, and I will hold you under my arm
Here we must step and here we must press on
Until we reach the city of Zion...

Is this our new home, this little dugout?
Is this what Zion is really about?
This quilt can be our door for this winter
For now all we need is quick shelter
We've sacrificed much and we have conquered
May our trials always be remembered...

(One-sixth, died on the journey- there to slumber.)
They did it for you and for me- now- look at our numbers!


Thomas S. Monson, "Come Follow Me,"
Ensign, Jul 1988, 2

The One and Only Kind of Love- Parents!

God gave us a one and only kind of love

That becomes more than the merge thereof

The bond of the husband and the wife

Elevates and gives rise to new life

As Anderson tells us in his book, marriage is a “permanent, exclusive union of husband and wife.” It exists, “to bring a man and a woman together as husband and wife, as well as to be father and mother to any children their union produces. Marriage is based on the anthropological truth that men and woman are distinct and complementary, the biological fact that reproduction depends on a man and a woman, and the social reality that children deserve a mother and a father.”

Marriage exists because a man and woman can forge a unique kind of relationship that no other assortment of people can duplicate. Human love takes many forms, each with its own rewards and attendant obligations, but this is the only kind of love that gives rise to new life. That is why we distinguish and elevate it, and also why we use legal and cultural structures to impose a substantial body of rules and expectations on the married. Disordered procreative relationships beget social chaos, which affects a great many people who were never given the opportunity to “consent.”

“Truth Overruled: The Future of Marriage and Religious Freedom,”

Ryan T. Anderson

http://thefederalist.com/2015/08/05/liberals-dont-want-you-to-read-ryan-anderson/

Incubating Bonds

The mother and father's love and affection

Incubates deep bonds in the home

Here children become socially conscious,

Well-adjusted and filled with hope

Reading President Uchtdorf 's March 2026

Liahona message pg 5. Blessing All the Families of the Earth.

When You can't Find Your Footing

When you can't find your footing-
Your routine to climb on
You need perspective for putting
You, where  you'll be strong

That is what ministering does for young mothers

Mothers Remind, "You Are Not a Defect!"

"You are not a defect, just keep on,
Let your weaknesses make you strong!"
"If you stutter, cannot read, or see much
Greatness has come out of conquering such!"

"Ever keep going and ever look up"

We hear the words of mother promising each

And guiding along with her loving touch

To aim for all that we were meant to be, to reach

Almost

Waiting to heal
Holding to hope
To once again feel
The bloom of home

The news. The bleeding. The tears!  The baby wasn't able to make it to term and would not have survive the delivery if she had made it.  It is such a shock to come to that realization when you are already feeling life inside.  She had fallen on a walk while visiting my husband and I.  It was at the emergency room where they ran tests that she discovered this.  I wish you could have seen the loving way she covered her arms over her small "bump" of a child, as though she wanted to hold her and protect her from all of this information.  I long to see a baby in her arms. 

There is No Greater Good

There is no greater good 

In all the world to find

Than father and motherhood

This is by God's design

Praying for a dear couple who lost a pregnancy last year and are looking at adoption.

Fathers, Mothers, Marriage "There is no greater good in all the world than motherhood." —James E. Faust, "Fathers, Mothers, Marriage" Topics: Mothers

Save This Wife!

The Sabbath is a gift to us
A respite from daily life
On this day we receive Jesus
And are renewed, save this wife...

For a little one just cried 

And she had to take him out 

In the foyer, here she tried 

But still all could hear that shout 

So she walked down the hall 

Exhausted all the while 

She, too, wanted to bawl 

For this mother, it's a trial!

Oh Sisters,
This is the sweetest talk ever!
https://www.lds.org/blog/the-sabbath-was-made-for-mom-not-mom-for-the-sabbath?cid=HP_FR_9-4-2015_dOCS_fLHNA_xLIDyL2-2_&lang=eng
But I wonder if I've been overlooking one of the most important things that I can do on the Sabbath—namely, help my wife actually have a Sabbath day. President Nelson recently said that he believes that God wants “us to understand that the Sabbath was His gift to us, granting real respite from the rigors of daily life and an opportunity for spiritual and physical renewal.”   

Dear Child, Born of My Heart- Adoption

Dear child, born of my heart ❤️,

Where would I be,

Without you as a part

Of this, our family?

Dear child, so born of my heart

Where would I be,

Without you as the start

of this wonderful painting of family art?

Feeling blessed that my son and his beautiful wife have 3 wonderful children- The first having been adopted.  She was pregnant (after losing a pregnancy and trying for so long) and starting to "show" when the adoption went through. Then they had a third. 

 He and his mother were talking one day and he said that he was born of his mother's heart.  Beautiful, right? 

[Verse 1] Dear child, born of my heart You stitched my days together Tiny hands, big sky You changed the weather I was half a home Till you walked in [Pre-Chorus] Where would I be Without you near me? Where would I be Without your name in my story? [Chorus] Dear child, born of my heart Where would I be? Without you as a part Of this family Dear child, born of my heart You are my start The first bright stroke In our family art [Verse 2] Your shoes by the door Your laugh on the floor Little crumbs of life That I cherish more Every sleepy kiss Every Sunday song You made this place Where I belong [Pre-Chorus] Where would I be Without you near me? Where would I be Without your name in my story? [Chorus] Dear child, born of my heart Where would I be? Without you as a part Of this family Dear child, born of my heart You are my start The first bright stroke In our family art [Bridge] If the road turns hard And the rain comes down I will be the hand That holds you now You are the light In my oldest dream You made a home Out of everything [Final Chorus] Dear child, born of my heart Where would I be? Without you as a part Of this family Dear child, born of my heart

Who is the One?

Who is the one who always tries
To see the world with child-like eyes
To light the world with magic and love
It is the mother whom we speak of

Who is the one who believes in us
And for that purpose, gives service
To light our path endlessly
It is through the mother that we see

[Verse 1] Who is the one who always tries To see the world with child-like eyes To light the world with magic and love It is the mother whom we speak of [Pre-Chorus] Who is the one who believes in us And for that purpose gives service [Chorus] It is the mother whom we speak of It is the mother who lifts us up To light our path endlessly It is through the mother that we see [Verse 2] When the road runs hard and the room feels cold She names the stars before we're old She gives her best then gives some more A steady hand at the open door [Pre-Chorus] Who is the one who believes in us And for that purpose gives service [Chorus] It is the mother whom we speak of It is the mother who lifts us up To light our path endlessly It is through the mother that we see [Bridge] If I lose my way she calls me home With gentle fire I am not alone She taught me grace to plant and grow The world is kind because she showed [Final Chorus] It is the mother whom we speak of It is the mother who lifts us up To light our path endlessly It is through the mother that we see It is the mother whom we speak of It is the mother who lifts us up

Philoteknos- Meaning Mother Love

Philoteknos, meaning mother love,

Is given to women from Heaven above

Her nurturing care and tender hands tutor

And point a child to a Christ-like future

In the middle of the night or any time

She is there offering unconditional love

Acceptance, freedom to flail and climb

Teaching faith conquers, they can rise above

Teaching to trust that God has a plan

That there are gifts to seek after

It is more than a mindset of ,"I can"

Teaching to pray and receive an answer 

[Verse 1] Philoteknos, meaning mother love Is given to women from Heaven above Her nurturing care and tender hands tutor And point a child to a Christ-like future [Verse 2] In the middle of the night or any time She is there offering unconditional love Acceptance, freedom to flail and climb Teaching faith conquers, they can rise above [Pre-Chorus] Teaching to trust that God has a plan There are gifts to seek after It is more than a mindset of, I can It's learning to hear You after [Chorus] Philoteknos, hold us close Philoteknos, teach us hope Faith that rises, faith that grows Philoteknos, hold us close (hold us close) [Verse 3] Teaching to pray and receive an answer When doubt gets loud, You steady the heart Every small yes becomes a banner Every bruise becomes a brand-new start [Pre-Chorus] Teaching to trust that God has a plan There are gifts to seek after It is more than a mindset of, I can It's learning to hear You after [Chorus] Philoteknos, hold us close Philoteknos, teach us hope Faith that rises, faith that grows Philoteknos, hold us close (hold us close) [Bridge] When the room goes quiet And the tears stay near You still speak promise You still speak clear (You still speak clear) [Final Chorus] Philoteknos, hold us close Philoteknos, teach us hope Faith that rises, faith that grows Philoteknos, hold us close Philoteknos, hold us close (hold us close)

Question: "What does the Bible say about Christian mothers?"

http://www.gotquestions.org/mothers-Christian.html
"What does the Bible say about Christian mothers?" Got Questions Ministries, n.d. Web.

Answer: Being a mother is a very important role that the Lord chooses to give to many women. A Christian mother is told to love her children (Titus 2:4-5), in part so that she does not bring reproach on the Lord and on the Savior whose name she bears.

Children are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5). In Titus 2:4, the Greek word philoteknos appears in reference to mothers loving their children. This word represents a special kind of “mother love.” The idea that flows out of this word is that of caring for our children, nurturing them, affectionately embracing them, meeting their needs, and tenderly befriending each one as a unique gift from the hand of God.

Several things are commanded of Christian mothers in God’s Word:
Availability – morning, noon, and night (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)
Involvement – interacting, discussing, thinking, and processing life together (Ephesians 6:4)
Teaching – the Scriptures and a biblical worldview (Psalm 78:5-6; Deuteronomy 4:10; Ephesians 6:4)
Training – helping a child to develop skills and discover his/her strengths (Proverbs 22:6) and spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 12)
Discipline – teaching the fear of the Lord, drawing the line consistently, lovingly, firmly (Ephesians 6:4; Hebrews 12:5-11; Proverbs 13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15-17)
Nurture – providing an environment of constant verbal support, freedom to fail, acceptance, affection, unconditional love (Titus 2:4; 2 Timothy 1:7; Ephesians 4:29-32; 5:1-2; Galatians 5:22; 1 Peter 3:8-9)
Modeling with Integrity – living what you say, being a model from which a child can learn by “catching” the essence of godly living (Deuteronomy 4:9, 15, 23; Proverbs 10:9; 11:3; Psalm 37:18, 37).

A Mother's Day Tribute at Passing

You know how to warm a heart
Sweetly- you’ve touched mine
Faith and charity you impart
Giving of yourself and time

Mother, you are an inspiration
This is your legacy
So bright with dedication
…Your passing saddens me

Lately, I hold myself close
Wishing you were here
At times, I hear you speak almost
And it brings to me a tear

Oh mother, mine
I miss your voice
It's been a long time
Without you there’s a void

A shining pillar of motherhood
Your example was good and faithful
Always bringing life to the mood
I enjoyed that you were playful

I miss you every day and night
The way you loved and cared
Thanks for being such a light
For the memories we’ve shared

Oh mother, mine
I miss your touch
It's been a long time
I miss you. Oh, so much!

Thank you Tim for inspiring this poem.
For putting to words so much that is

true about Mothers... and how they are missed. 

Our Angel Mother

Our angel mother, now with Jesus,

Has powers like never before.

For, sometimes we feel her among us

Teaching more what families are for!

Dear Mom, "Thank you"  Though You Are Gone

In just two words,

Dear Mom, "Thank you"

I cried, you heard

You held me close

You kissed my cheek

And wiped my nose

You made me smile

Tickling my toes

You taught safety

And how to pray

You have shaped me 

Into who I am today

All that I am

Started through your care

You taught me right

To be kind and to share

You were my life

And showed the way

You brought new light

Into every day

And now you're gone

But I still hear

Your loving voice

This brings you near

Shaping my soul

I thank you so!!

[Verse 1] Dear Mom, Thank you I cried, you heard You held me close You kissed my cheek And wiped my nose You made me smile Tickling my toes (You made me smile) [Pre-Chorus] You taught safety And how to pray You shaped me Into who I am today All that I am Started through your care You taught me right To be kind and to share [Chorus] Dear Mom, thank you Dear Mom, thank you You were my life You showed the way Dear Mom, thank you Dear Mom, thank you You brought new light Into every day [Verse 2] And now you're gone But I still hear Your loving voice This brings you near Shaping my soul I hold you close In every step In all I know (I hold you close) [Pre-Chorus] You taught safety And how to pray You shaped me Into who I am today All that I am Started through your care You taught me right To be kind and to share [Chorus] Dear Mom, thank you Dear Mom, thank you You were my life You showed the way Dear Mom, thank you Dear Mom, thank you You brought new light Into every day [Bridge] And if I stumble I hear you near Your hands still guide me Through every tear I carry your love Wherever I go In my heart forever You still glow (You still glow) [Final Chorus] Dear Mom, thank you Dear Mom, thank you You were my life You showed the way Dear Mom, thank you Dear Mom, thank you You brought new light Into every day Dear Mom, thank you Dear Mom, thank you Shaping my soul I thank you so

I Held Your Hand and Touched the Veil

I held your hand
So thin and frail
And felt as if
I touched the veil

I knew the moment
You had gone
You left this world
Yet still live on

God Loving Nurture Needed

Who'll  be first

To save us from our very worst?

Mother, father,

Each family

Raise us a righteous posterity!

God, save America 

Lift us up

We need a miracle!

We need love!

United, we stand

Divided, we fall

Clearly we ARE in need of Thy hand

As CITIZENS- ALL!!!

We need a new beginning 

For hope of a future

A giving up of sinning

FOR GOOD, GOD loving nurture

Motherhood Womanhood Relief Society

She gives relief to the poor
The needy and the distressed
For souls she does so much more
According to how she's impressed

She knows a heavenly mandate
Has been given to her to lead
Women of the world to a more divine state
Through her grand example indeed

As evil and darkness threaten
She holds her lamp brightly lit
And speaks of God in heaven
That she and others will profit

I'm visiting teaching today-
thoughts from:
From Our History
At a June 9, 1842, meeting of the Relief Society, the Prophet Joseph Smith taught the sisters that their society was “not only to relieve the poor, but to save souls.” 1 This statement of a spiritual as well as a temporal purpose has characterized Relief Society throughout its history. In 1906 President Joseph F. Smith (1838–1918) taught: “[Relief Society] has not only to deal with the necessities of the poor, the sick and the needy, but a part of its duty—and the larger part, too—is to look after the spiritual welfare and salvation of the mothers and daughters of Zion; to see that none is neglected, but that all are guarded against misfortune, calamity, the powers of darkness, and the evils that threaten them in the world.” 2 In 2001 Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles reiterated, “Every sister in this Church who has made covenants with the Lord has a divine mandate to help save souls, to lead the women of the world, to strengthen the homes of Zion, and to build the kingdom of God.” 3

The Easter Dress

A little girl in her new Easter dress
Covered her eyes as though a princess
Not to ignore, but in fun to play
Hide and see in a peek a boo way

And for her I sang a special song
As a single tear trickled along
Memories spilled of a yester year
To flow upon me all so clear

My mothers voice and her piano
As she rejoiced, her face all aglow
Now my eyes have opened and I can see!
T'was love she had been sharing with me!

My mom always bought new dresses for her four daughters.  When we were little, she made them. 

Because I knew their mother
There's a bond that we share
I can reach them like no other...
With their mother's care

You may ask how I do this?
Oft times it's through prayer
Softening me, to notice
A special love so rare

Someday when, again, I see her
I hope she will approve
Right now it brings, to me a tear
Knowing what death cannot remove

This is what the Cinderella story should have been...The father dies and remarries a dear friend who knew his wife. In a way like no other, she can keep the memory of the mother alive, and, heal the grief.

[Verse 1] Because I knew their mother There's a bond that we share I can reach them like no other... With their mother's care [Pre-Chorus] You may ask how I do this? Oft times it's through prayer Softening me, to notice A special love so rare [Chorus] Someday when, again, I see her I hope she will approve Right now it brings, to me a tear Knowing what death cannot remove [Verse 2] Because I knew their mother I carry what she gave In the way I speak to them And the mercy that I save [Pre-Chorus] You may ask how I do this? Oft times it's through prayer Softening me, to notice A special love so rare [Chorus] Someday when, again, I see her I hope she will approve Right now it brings, to me a tear Knowing what death cannot remove [Bridge] If love can cross the silence Then love can still remain In every quiet kindness In every spoken name [Final Chorus] Someday when, again, I see her I hope she will approve Right now it brings, to me a tear Knowing what death cannot remove

The angels whisper highly of mothers
For their heavenly work is like no others
Enduring well the hardships they carry
They make their home a sanctuary

For a woman will smile when she wants to scream
Lending to others energy to dream
Here is a tribute for all that she does
Selflessly and just because

She sings whenever she wants to cry
And believes in others when they try
She laughs at herself when she grows nervous
Yet offers strength to others for their purpose

She'll fight for the things that she believes in
And inspire others to grow from within
She'll stand up against any known injustice
And put evil thoughts and deeds on notice

Why Not a Daughter?

Life is not easy, nor is it meant to be.
A child's a blessing, this through labor we see.

PEOPLE LOVE THE MOTHER,
WIFE & EVEN A GIRLFRIEND, TOO
BUT WHY NOT A DAUGHTER?
IN ONE GENERATION, WE'RE THROUGH!

This was from a Facebook site R.I.P Daminihttps://www.facebook.com/DAMINI.RIP

This Page Is Dedicated To The Daughter Of India 

Damini


Passed Away On 29/12/12

Diary Of A Baby :

15th June – ” I Got Attached With Ovary ”
17th June – ” I am a tissue Now ”
30th June – “Mumma said To Dad , U are Going to Be a Father
They Both Are Very Happy ”
15th July – ” My Food is What My Mom Eats ”
15th Sept – ” I Can Feel My Heart beat ”
14th Oct – ” I Have Little Hands,Legs Head & Stomach ”
13th Nov – ” Today I Was In a UltraScan ”
WOW…! I am A Girl….!
29th Nov – ” I was DEAD…”
MY MOM & DAD KILLED ME
Why ..!
Is It Just Becoz I was a Girl…
PEOPLE LOVE TO HAVE A MOTHER, WIFE & OF-COURSE A GIRLFRIEND TOO
BUT WHY NOT A DAUGHTER ..???

"EVERY ONE MUST SHARE THIS" —

  — with Rachel Rivera, ANGEL OSHO and MANJU PARMAR.

Here's to Women

On a quest "no" is not the correct answer
And she knows how to get her word heard
For since a solution’s just a prayer away
She will turn to God that very day

She will go without so her family can have
And of what she has she will gladly give half
She cheers with delight for those who excel
And strengthens those whose hope has grown pale

She, with the angels, when a friend dies
Responds to tears with their own heartfelt cries
Her love can heal a tender broken heart
Such is the power her hug and kisses impart

A woman – in all her shapes, sizes, and colors
Yes... is the one who notices others
She will drive, fly, walk, and run just to reach you
Thus showing how much she ever cares, too

The heart of a woman is what keeps the world turning
Keeping joy, hope, and love continually burning
Women have vital things to say and everything to give
Here’s to good women- where ever they work, serve, and live!

inspired from http://angieboyer.blogspot.com/2010/05/one-flaw-in-women.html
mother of 7 grandmother of 13

I am an empty nest with one grandchild. I had the strangest dream last night. My husband and I were on vacation. Passing through, we went to visit one of our married children. I offered to watch the grandkids and relieve them overnight. I thought of errands to do and surprise them. We ran into friends and I invited them to dinner. I then saw something my husband could easily fix while grandkids were scrambling about. I was cooking- a lot was needing to be attended to. Having to go to the bathroom, I called out to my husband to quickly get to something in the kitchen. He called back he was equally busy. And I called back to him explaining I was using the bathroom...and woke up almost wetting the bed!
I had two revelations- I always offer my husband to help others and get too busy to use the bathroom.

Eternal Missionaries- Mother and Daughter

Mother and daughter-

In bond from the start

Their love like no other

So born of the heart



The daughter to leave

And work the Lord's vineyard

But, near the call's eve

A tragedy entered



The accident was bad

Their injuries too grave

Such the love that they had

Was this call for heaven saved?



Leaving this earth together

Knowing the daughter's call

We're certain of their new endeavor-

To serve our God with their all


With Outreached Hands, I Heard Him Say "Mom!" My Elder Returns

Thinking of all the mothers getting phone calls...Then there is the reunion of reunions. He is home!


With out reached hands
I heard him say "Mom!"
Now here he stands
I have waited so long

What a relief!
He'd been on the plane
I'd felt disbelief
Till he called out my name

Who is this man
That's come home to me?
He with a tan
While it's fifty degrees?

All that he owns
Is at this airport
No car, no phone
No college or sport

But what he has
Money can't buy
An elder badge
With a suit and tie

We hugged and we talked
I couldn't help but stare
Unaware where we walked
There was so much to share

Then I realized
He was not the same
As though before my eyes
Pieces of others with him came

A part of him
I've never known
It shows in his grin
And the way that he's grown!

Mother, Hero Son and Angels

It takes a hero
To put another first
And let all fears go
Regardless of the worst

But, perhaps there is more
Than strength, in the end
Through faith upon the Lord
Unseen hands attend

But, the story goes on
One gunman turned himself in
It did not take him long
For his conscience burned within

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 10-Year-Old Hero Shot Protecting Mom From Gunmen “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13 Masked gunmen broke into 10-year-old Cameron’s house and proceeded to point a gun directly in his mother’s face. Cameron, without hesitation, tackled one of the men, at which point the gun was fired, ripping through the 10-year-old’s forearm. Leaving him and his mother, the gunmen fled the scene, seemingly aware of the reality of what they had just done. Fortunately Cameron will be fine, his wound was fairly minor and he doesn’t regret a moment of his bravery. He says he knows that God was protecting him and his mother that day, and it certainly would seem that way. Read more at https://faithhub.net/10-year-old-hero-shot/

This is a similar story- 19 year old protecting his mother...a miracle...

 

Tender Heart- Hurt Feelings

Was it something I said?

Or something I did?

I sense, from you, hatred.

I hope that's not your intent!

Let's make peace, instead!

Bygones be bygones 

We had a good thing!

I wish to right my wrongs

You're such a blessing!

And the Spirit.. I rely on!

Out in the open

Let's clear up the air

It is my hope, then

You're heart, you'll share

Please. For you, I care.

Do the Best That You Can - The Influence of Righteous Women

Do the best that you can
The Lord will do the rest
Put your trust in His hand
Believe...you will be blessed

Wherever in this world you may be
The Lord knows you and listens to your prayers
He loves you and wants you to succeed
And to the seeker, He freely shares

inspired from:
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
The Influence of Righteous Women
Liahona, Sept. 2009, 2–7

"Blessings beyond Imagining
As you live up to this mission, in whatever life circumstance you find yourself—as a wife, as a mother, as a single mother, as a divorced woman, as a widowed or a single woman—the Lord our God will open up responsibilities and blessings far beyond your ability to imagine.

May I invite you to rise to the great potential within you. But don’t reach beyond your capacity. Don’t set goals beyond your capacity to achieve. Don’t feel guilty or dwell on thoughts of failure. Don’t compare yourself with others. Do the best you can, and the Lord will provide the rest. Have faith and confidence in Him, and you will see miracles happen in your life and the lives of your loved ones. The virtue of your own life will be a light to those who sit in darkness, because you are a living witness of the fulness of the gospel (see D&C 45:28). Wherever you have been planted on this beautiful but often troubled earth of ours, you can be the one to “succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees” (D&C 81:5).

My dear sisters, as you live your daily life with all its blessings and challenges, let me assure you that the Lord loves you. He knows you. He listens to your prayers, and He answers those prayers, wherever on this world you may be. He wants you to succeed in this life and in eternity."

A Mother's Touch

A mother's touch can heal
The wounded worried soul
Her influence is real
She has a sacred role

To love, teach, nurture,
Watch over and nourish
She frames our future
Through her, hope can flourish

Are We Not All Mothers? "No woman who understands the gospel would ever say, “I am just a mother,” for mothers heal the souls of men." —Sheri L. Dew, "Are We Not All Mothers?" Topics: Mothers [Verse 1] A mother's touch can heal The wounded, worried soul She sees you when you break And makes the heavy whole Her hands are steady maps In the dark, in the rain She lifts the fallen parts And calls you back again [Pre-Chorus] To love, teach, nurture She carries that flame Watch over and nourish She does it in your name [Chorus] A mother's touch can heal A mother's touch can heal Her influence is real She frames our future Through her, hope can flourish Through her, hope can flourish She has a sacred role A mother's touch can heal [Verse 2] She bends to tie the knot She wipes the tears away She knows the quiet words That make the storm obey From first steps to first scars She stays through every mile And in her simplest glance You learn to stand and smile [Pre-Chorus] To love, teach, nurture She carries that flame Watch over and nourish She does it in your name [Chorus] A mother's touch can heal A mother's touch can heal Her influence is real She frames our future Through her, hope can flourish Through her, hope can flourish She has a sacred role A mother's touch can heal [Bridge] When my world runs thin And my courage feels small I hear her voice within Like a steady call If I ever rise If I ever bloom There's a kind of grace That began with you [Final Chorus] A mother's touch can heal A mother's touch can heal Her influence is real She frames our future Through her, hope can flourish Through her, hope can flourish She has a sacred role A mother's touch can heal Ponder Patiently Ponder patiently  Looking for light Sought spiritually Pointing to Christ Come Follow Me pg 10 Jesus told the leaders of the Jews to "search the scriptures " explaining that they "testify of me." John 5 3 Just like the ark, showed It was overshadowed So too was Mary As Christ came to be Old Testament- The ark of the covenant being overshadowed with the presence of God Staying in the home of the Levite priests for 3 months David dancing and leaping at the glory of the Lord  New Mary overshadowed by the Holy Spirit Mary staying with Elizabeth, wife of a Levite priests John the Baptist in the womb leaping for joy at the glory of the Lord https://youtu.be/Gme7Cq38ZHY?si=chd9V5L9YKphr5mY

Mother Mary 

The emotion of a mother
Left without her son
A pain like no other
T'was more true with this one

He of humble nature
Had served all selflessly
The hope of the future
Now lay cold...breathlessly

Her life had become empty
Grown dark as the night
He'd suffered so greatly!
What could offer her light?

From humble birth without a room
He'd submitted to all that came
His body in a borrowed tomb
What would become of His good name?

She would attend to His last needs
And care for His battered body
Remembering His greatest deeds
Which He'd done for everybody

Then word came, His body was gone?
The stone had been rolled away!
He had risen along with the dawn
And, oh, the brightness of day!

What greater joy could a mother know
Than that her child will live again
Overcome with tears endless in flow
Life would go on without an end

At the Heart of the Home- Fathers Can Mother Too

At the heart of the home

Is the mother, at best

But, when one is not known

The father is blessed

Before I married my husband, a father of three, he bought a sewing machine and learned how to sew a school costume by staying up all night. He said many times that he wished he had sister visiting teachers. I tease him on Mother's Day that his kids should call.

At the Heart of the Family

At the heart of the debate
We ask, "what is rational law?"
Is it what society can tolerate
Or rather what is best for all?

Children do best on every measure
When raised by their mother and father
Marriage is an institution to treasure
As it provides stability like no other



"At the heart of the debate is whether marriage as between a man and a woman benefits society and is therefore a rational law. We know the answer to those questions is undoubtedly "yes"--as well as the fact that kids do best on every measure of well-being when raised by their mom and dad. Not only do children benefit from marriage, though: couples who are married are much more likely to be healthy and financially stable."

"We fully expect that this case will eventually find its way to the U.S. Supreme Court and become a landmark case on the issue of marriage. We will continue to keep you updated on the case's progress and how it could impact your family and what your children will be taught about marriage in public schools."

"Thank you for your prayers on behalf of marriage and for our elected officials in Washington. "

For faith and family,

Tom Minnery
Senior Vice President, Government & Public Policy

Dearest Mother

Dearest Mother, we would like to say
How much we love you, on this day
We have prepared to give you rest
For you deserve the very best

Read this book and recline
Take a nap...it is your time
We have planned each meal for you
And we will do the dishes too

Late in the day, we've planned more
We will watch the sunset and cook s'mores
Then go to bed at the time you say
How, we love you, Happy Mother's Day!

Poem making activity: Find hidden words in

Happy Mother's Day
a, pad, date, mate, mote, pay, may, as, to, has, they, the, dream, mat, pat, her, yap, pam, ram, am, yes, pope, tape, day, ray, other, mother, days, rays, say, stray, tray, pray, prom, steam, ream, tap, more, store, sore, stop, pop, top, hop, shop, hope, throat, heard, yeah, yah, hay, tear, rest, tappy, happy, dame, rate, hate, ape, mope, thermos, most, roast, stream, tapped, taped, star, part, heart, pest, mar, harp, tarp, road, toad, dopey, made, sad, had, mad, toads, roads, rope, rome, roam, troy, toy, tore, adore, meat, team, same, hat, dear, pear, ear, hear, shore
Then take some that rhyme, use for endings, and make a Poem:

Some of the girls have already written various poems

You can ask them to bring them and share for next time

In the Spring, the month of May
Comes a very special Day
For mother, of whom I'm a part
To honor her and her good heart

Her smile is like the sunshine rays
It is her love that warms my days,
She gives me strength and hope to dream,
And sends me buoyed upon life's stream

In the lovely month of May

We give thanks on Mother's day

It is the day we give her rest

And let her know she is the best!

acrostic poem



My
One true
Teacher of
How to serve
Even when
Really tired


Mother
Offers
The
Heavy burdened
Ease and
Rest

I

Love

You

Everyday

Let's

Play

Or

Hug!

(says I love you going down)