When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.”  From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. John 19:26, 27 (NIV 1984) This is a piece [...]

Mother’s Day comes but once a year To honor those we hold so dear Not only of mothers do I speak But of little ones we hold cheek-to-cheek Who dusted motherhood with glory ‘Tis they who stay to tell the story In every word and deed and song In every path they walk along In [...]

Happy Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day to mothers, expectant mothers and grandmothers — you are all deserving of so much more than one day’s honor. You should be honored every day for the kisses and hugs you give, the problems you solve, the battles you fight, the cookies you bake and the unconditional love you [...]

I do not consider myself a writer but I will try to share a bit today. My mother’s birthplace was flooded when the lakes were formed. She was never able to show me the place of her birth; and, today as I write this, much of the area where she grew up is covered by [...]

My mother was one of the dearest ladies to ever walk among the human family. She was a strong Christian lady with old fashioned values which she taught well. She was also the most unselfish person I have ever known, and, in that respect, I wish I could have received all her DNA. I call [...]

Remembering Mom When I think of my mom I smile. Even though there are times I miss her something awful, the wonderful memories far outweigh the sadness of being without her for nearly 25 years. Mom was already 55 when I left home after graduating high school in 1965. Her health was at risk because [...]