As I sit here in a room still full with many of Mom's things, I'm looking at a piece of paper that I was quickly drawn to when my sister and I went through some of Mom's Bible teaching materials. This paper was typed with a typewriter - not a computer. It, along with many other things in the case, were obviously a labor of love. I don't know who the original author was. I am very thankful that Mom chose to type these two things - one for wives and one for mothers:
TO KEEP YOUR MARRIAGE BRIMMING,
WITH LOVE IN THE LOVING CUP,
WHENEVER YOU'RE WRONG, ADMIT IT!
WHENEVER YOU'RE RIGHT, SHUT UP!
A MOTHER'S BEATITUDE
BLESSED is the mother who understands her child,
For she shall inherit a kingdom of memories.
BLESSED is the mother who knows how to comfort,
for she shall possess a child's devotion.
BLESSED is the mother who is never shocked,
for she shall receive confidences.
BLESSED is the mother who guides by the path of righteousness,
for she shall be proud of her offspring.
BLESSED is the mother who teaches respect,
for she shall be respected.
BLESSED is the mother who emphasizes the good and minimizes the bad,
for in like manner the child himself shall make evaluations.
BLESSED is the mother who treats her child as she would be treated,
for her home will be filled with happiness.
BLESSED is the mother who answers simply the startling questions,
for she shall always be trusted.
BLESSED is the mother who has character strong enough to stand the thoughtless remarks and resentments of a growing child,
for again in due time, she will be honored.
~BLESSED~
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