Living With Purpose

By Denise Heath Never Forgotten

And without even thinking, I said, “My parents.” “Ok, that’s admirable. Who are your female role models?” “My mother,” I said, just as quickly.

We all have people who influence us. They help us understand life, and therefore, how we view life. My parents did that for me and I’ve always been proud of that. In my last article, I spoke of my recently deceased father and his positive influences on me.

My mother, who died 12 years ago, was his equal in this regard. She was intelligent, hardworking, kind, and very wise. She continues to shape me to this day. Many of her earliest lessons were simple, but timeless, and they have served me well in my life.

If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. If life throws lemons at you, make lemonade! Listen to what others are saying, before you talk. Always do your best and never give up. Be polite. Forgive.

She taught me how to cook and clean. She taught me manners, and integrity. She taught me to appreciate beauty,

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art, and especially God’s gifts of flowers and trees. She taught me to sing and dance. She taught me how to create and design a beautiful interior in my house. She even taught me how to stand up straight! She taught me the importance of love - love makes life worth living. And she taught me how to pray. In memory of my mother, I want to share a scripture that depicts her very well.

Proverbs 31:10-12, 26-31. “A good wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.”

May is the month we honor, and remember, our mothers. I missed mine this past Mother’s Day so very much (my heart goes out to anyone who wasn’t able to spend it with their mothers who are still living - due to social distancing policies).

I give thanks to all mothers for their role in our lives.

Children and mothers never truly part, Bound in the beating of each other’s heart.

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