Two Hearts....Common Bond

I read a quote today--

"A mom's hug lasts long after she lets go."

We ( the husband and I) have been blessed to each have a mother that loved us, cared for us, disciplined us and did the "whatever we needed" with us.  They both lived different lives, but one of the things they had in common was the fact that they each loved their children.  In their own way, they provided and cared for their families with the fierceness of a lioness guarding her cubs.  They worked long and hard to keep their children safe and secure.

One worked in a school and office situation. The other worked in a factory. One had seven children to care for, the other had two.  Both loved their children in such a way that they sacrificially gave up what could have been theirs, for those they gave life to. 

With Mothers Day approaching I tend to get more sentimental than usual. Maybe it's the fact that for the first time in our  lives we don't have Mothers with us. That is a difficult realization to come to terms with.  Maybe it's because none of our children live here or anywhere near here and I miss them.  Maybe it's simply that I miss both of our mothers.  They gave life and made life very sweet and we were blessed to have them while we did.

Those last hugs were priceless. I can still feel them today. The quote is true...the hugs lasts long after they let go.  And we would give anything to have one more.

Proverbs 31: 25-28 says,

She is strong and is respected by the people.  She looks forward to the future with joy.  She speaks wise words and teaches others to be kind.  She watches over her family and never waste her time. Her children rise up and bless her.

One of the very last things my mother whispered in my ear was, " I have always loved you."

Oh, Moms.....we have always loved you. Happy Mothers Day.