First of all, let me start by saying my Mother is so much more than just a Mother. She is my Best Friend. I am 37 years old, and still learn from her every day. As an adult I look back at my life and think only one thing. I'd be lost without our bond. So, I have decided to share 5 things my mother has taught me. My hope is that they lift you up, make you smile or even make you think about your own relationhip with your Mother.
1.) You are always good enough. There was never a day where I felt like I wasn't good enough, try hard enough, or felt less than enough. Every single day, when faced with a test I was unsure about, she asured me, I could do it because SHE believd in me. I was 17 and about to have my first child. I was terrified I wouldn't be good enough. She was there for me every step of the way, always telling me I WAS good enough. She helped me be the Mom I am today (and I've rocked it for 20 years so far)
2.) You are beautiful. You are beautiful no matter how rachet you think you are. Even the most attractive looking person can have an ugly soul. No mater how rough I feel or how bad I think I look, she says, "well hey there beautiful". She has taught me that looks do not matter because what is within you is more important than what's on the outside
3.) You are worthy of love. Growing up, I never doubted that I was loved. She and my Dad told me every single day (and still do). I learned quickly as a teen that her love is unconditionl. I cannot count how many times I did something that probably should have disppointd her. (we all do stupid stuff as kids/teen) On multiple occassions she could have turned her back on me, but instead, she wrapped her arms around me and whispered "I love you" in my ear.
4.) When in doubt, pray it out. Growing up, I knew my mom worried a lot. She was the perfect example to show me how to handle my worries. I saw her on a regular basis with her Bible out and in deep thought. At first I didn't get it. However, once she put the Bible down, she didn't appear as she did before. She taught me that prayer works and church wasn't just a building down the road from our house. My oldest daughter was in ICU after having the flu and pneumonia. She was on a ventilator and had a chest tube in. It was that moment I learned from her, when in doubt, pray it out. I literally did that day.
5.) It's OKAY to not be OKAY. This has been the biggest lesson to date. She taught me that you will have good days and bad days. But as long the good outweigh the bad, you're OKAY. We aren't given more than we can handle, and with each low point, you can learn from it and become stronger. But, sometimes not being OKAY really is OKAY, those moments can allow reflection and change.
My mother is my biggest fan, constant supporter and I cannot imagine what life would be like without her always there for me. I can only hope to be half the woman she was. She is my mother, my best friend.
