"Behold thy mother!" (John 19:27)

Day 17 (Dec 17th) #LIGHTtheWORLD
"Jesus Cared for His Mother and So Can You"

Just a couple of thoughts about my mother and being a mother.

I am so grateful for this insight, that Christ cared for His mother, Mary. We all have mothers. I love the description given of mother in The Guide to the Scriptures: "A sacred title referring to a woman who bears or adopts children. Mothers assist in God's plan by providing mortal bodies for God's spirit children". Being a mother is a sacred responsibility to nurture, care for, teach and guide my children. It is a ton of work! It is a true labor of love that cannot be expressed in words. In all that goes with being a mother I believe we do the best we can with the knowledge we have at the time we are doing all of it.

As Christ hung on the cross, He selflessly saw and cared for His mother. "When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home." (John 19:26-27).  Christ made sure His mother was cared for, even after He would no longer be on earth. What kind of care can we offer to our mothers for their selfless sacrifice of time, talents, energy, and love? "Behold" is an interesting word for Christ to use. It is an invitation to truly see and observe His mother. What women do as mothers often goes unnoticed and most certainly without applause or acclaim.

I ponder all that my mother has done for me. There aren't words enough to describe all she has done. Indeed, she is my angel mother. There is not a better word to describe her. She did the best she could in the circumstances she was in with the knowledge she had. And she continues to teach me by her example of faith, her sense of humor, her positive attitude in very difficult and trying circumstances and enduring all things. I too must say, "Behold my mother."

Me with my angel sister- Linda, my niece- Maggie, and my angel mother.

Two of my sons with their grandparents, (my parents- Fred and Naomi).

I love that my mom will do selfies with me. We make family history together. She is one amazing woman.