Being that tomorrow is Mother's Day, I thought I'd devote this Swell Saturday to the swellest woman I know - my wonderful mother. In addition to being exceptionally good looking, unfailingly charming, incredibly godly, a fantastic conversationalist, an amazing seamstress, a caring and thoughtful friend, a lover of God's Word and the baker of the best chocolate chip cookies in the history of the world, my mother is also exceedingly wise. So in honor of her, I'd like to share forty pearls of wisdom that I've learned from my mom.
1. Weeping may endure for the night but a shout of joy comes in the morning.
2. A British accent makes every situation funnier.
3. If you're feeling depressed ask, "How's my time with God been lately?"
4. Always under bake your cookies and double the chocolate chips for best results.
5. Ask thoughtful follow up questions.
6. Make the call now!
7. Always prepare more than enough food.
8. Read your Bible in the morning.
9. Strive for excellence.
10. Clean house, happy house.
11. Utilize odd numbers when you decorate.
12. Fold French corners when you make your bed.
13. Don't buy it unless the plaids match.
14. A great haircut is worth every cent.
15. Be nice to your brother.
16. Discipleship is a vital part of ministry.
17. Pursue a hobby.
18. Practice good grooming every day.
19. Invest in people more than programs.
20. Shave daily.
21. Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold.
22. Treat people to lunch.
23. Don't worry about what others think about you. (I don't care what they say!)
24. Remember God's faithfulness.
25. Listen to classical music.
26. Plan ahead.
27. Stay politically informed.
28. Do thoughtful, unexpected acts for others.
29. Make your home a beautiful and unique place.
30. Remain curious.
31. Speak like a lady.
32. Pray about your worries.
33. Your relationship with God should influence every decision you make.
34. Make events special for people.
35. Join the Biola Chorale.
36. Don't show all your cards at once.
37. Use creativity in teaching.
38. Sing whenever you can.
39. Think critically.
40. Always fold your towels so the tag does not show.
I love you, Mom! Happy Mother's Day!
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It's amazing how in my (unfortunately) relatively limited interactions with your mother, so many of these good qualities are so evident. She seems to in particular have a certain wisdom that sees through the fog of situations that would stifle the eyes of many.
And my goodness can she make a chocalate chip cookie. Still unequivocally the best I've had, and to my shame the thing I look forward to most about Camp o' Fun rather than ministering to children.
I've been meaning to say how amazing and cute this list is! Yay moms!
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