Our lives paint a picture, a picture filled with memories. As I sat reading Surprised by Motherhood last night, Lisa-Jo used her words to paint a picture in my mind. I saw what she saw. I felt what she felt (hence the wiping away of tears) and then reflected on myself. Myself as a mom, what has brought me to motherhood, and, I guess in simple terms, a look to the future - how will this motherhood role affect my children.
I want this life of mine to paint beautiful memories for them. I want, and pray to be each day, to be the mother they need me to be. That I can mold them and guide them to be the Christian men God has planned for them.
I want the painted memories to be those of love, compassion, encouragement, and fun. I want them to know when I am wrong, when I mess up, that I honestly, truly try to do the right thing. Because this whole motherhood thing will paint a path for these boys. They will have an image of what a mother is or is not. It will affect them as they become men of age and start dating and then one day marry. I want what I am to impact their decisions on the women they date and then woman that is chosen to become the wife.
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If you stopped by here today, Thank You! You've just read my Five Minute Friday post (Yes, I do realize this is Saturday, but a mama's got to write when a mama can write). Five Minute Friday is simple. Each day, visit Lisa-Jo to find out the word of the the week. Then write for five minutes. Don't worry. Don't over analyze (don't analyze at all really). Just write.
Beautiful words Natasha. I imagine your sons will seek out a good and Godly woman, because you have shown them such a dear example of loving large and intentionally. Thank you for sharing your take on the FMF prompt Paint. Thank you also for visiting my blog too. God bless you. :)
ReplyDeleteNatasha! Paint their paths, I love that. We have four boys and these thoughts are constantly on my mind. Beautiful words.
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