Titus 2 Tuesday ~ My Mother

"You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." Titus 2:1 - 5, NIV

Welcome to another edition of Titus 2 Tuesday. I always enjoy thinking back through my week and determining who taught me a Biblical principle the week before.  And then there are times, like today, when I know who to honor, and while there are so very many things I've learned from this woman, it's so hard to put it all into words. 

Today, I'm honoring my mother.  I told you all of the bittersweet importance of last Friday.  Well, when I think of all that we went through and how God provided for us so much so in the days, weeks, months, and years that followed my Dad's death, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love for my momma. 

Growing up, Momma was the disciplinarian.  There was never really the "wait til your Daddy gets home" line to scare me.  Rather, it was more of my mind knowing, "Oooooh, Momma's gonna get me for this one."  Maybe it was - and is - the teacher in her, but Momma always was the one to crack the whip and keep us girls in shape.

Momma loved us and provided for us in a way that was definitely second to none.  Looking back, after my Daddy's death, not one time did I ever wonder, "how's momma going to do this?"  I never ever doubted her.  I knew she'd make it through.

And sure, there were tears along the way.  Lots of tears.  But momma taught me early on the importance of honesty and transparency in a relationship.  We were oftentimes more friends than mother-daughter, but yet, I still respected her and admired her for being my mother. 

And now that I'm grown (knocking on the door of 30, actually!?!?!), I still love my momma so much for who she always was and continues to be in my life.  As a married adult, I am amazed at the dignity and strength she displayed through my Daddy's death.  I simply cannot imagine.  And as we have begun to dream of parenthood, I'm in awe of the incredible mother I have. 

Momma, thank you from the bottom of my heart for loving me through so many highs and lows in life.  You truly are the best and I thank God for you!!

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