I just wanted to take today and share some feelings about mothers.
*I love my mom, my step-mom, and my mother-in-law. They are wonderful examples of mothers and friends to me, and they have each taught me so much... they have made me who I am. (All the good parts, that is!) I have been blessed with 3 moms! How incredible and wonderful life has been for me. I can see characteristics of Jesus Christ within all of them, and I am thankful for their testimonies shared through words and actions.
*I love the other moms in my life - the wonderful sisters and sisters-in-law that are shining examples of fun and dedicated mothers to their own children and to the children around them. I learn alot from each of them whenever we get together and "work in the trenches" together, and also from emails, phone calls, blogs, and the support we offer to each other even across distances.
*I also love the women of the church that are beautiful examples of what motherhood can be. I have been the recipient of surrogate motherhood when my own moms are far and I needed the hugs only a mom can give. I have also been inspired by other moms as they personify Sister Nadaulds' words about women:
"Always remember that women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are coarse; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity."
*I love being a mom. Love fills my heart when I think of my kids. I also feel joy and praise and gratitude to my Father in Heaven for blessing me with 7 beautiful children. I love learning from them! I need to learn so much more from them - I pray that my heart will be softened and tender for their teachings... "yea, even babes did open their mouths and utter marvelous things..."
*Words don't really express my feelings enough - and I know my actions fall short too, but the true feelings of love are here, within my heart, and I treasure the love.
Pictures coming as soon as I get my computer back.... (sniff sniff)
5 comments:
Dresden, you are an awesome mom. I love all the times we've been in the trenches together. I miss you! Thanks for all the good ideas I have stolen from you. Love you!
HEY, Dresden & Bob, I don't know if you remember us or not, but I found you via Kiersten's blog via Andrea Sweat's blog! Blast from the past, I tell ya! I cannot believe you have seven children! I mean, I CAN, because you are awesome (and slightly crazy) people. It seems just yesterday you were working at the video store in Provo... ;) Take Care, Kristin Robison
I hope you don't mind that I found your blog! I loved reading about your adventures with your kids. You are such an amazing mom- thanks for being a good example for me and the other moms in our ward.
Beautiful expressions, Dresden. I have been impressed by your own mothering for many years.
Dresden,
If there is a mother in our ward that I would like to be more like it would be you! You are a great mother and an amazing person. I am continually amazed at your strength and your continually positive outlook! Thanks for being an amazing example to all of us!
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