Mothers' Commitment to Children
Posted: 22 Jan 2009 01:00 AM CST
"We need to remember that the full commitment of motherhood and of putting children first can be difficult. Through my own four-generation experience in our family, and through discussions with mothers of young children throughout the Church, I know something of a mother's emotions that accompany her commitment to be at home with young children. There are moments of great joy and incredible fulfillment, but there are also moments of a sense of inadequacy, monotony, and frustration. Mothers may feel they receive little or no appreciation for the choice they have made. Sometimes even husbands seem to have no idea of the demands upon their wives. "As a Church, we have enormous respect and gratitude to you mothers of young children. We want you to be happy and successful in your families and to have the validation and support you need and deserve."
M. Russell Ballard, "Daughters of God," Ensign, May 2008, 109
3 comments:
Thank-you for sharing. That is a great one, Jess. Sent to you from a great man, said by great man...to a GREAT woman and mother! ;)
Love ya! (Congrats, too :))
Oh wait.. I haven't gotten to that point yet, but I have decided against working early in my mothering career, lol. I still get frustrated (mostly from having to hurl over the toilet daily), but that is winding down I think! Anyway, you will be a great mom x3 :) (sometimes husbands are kids..)
LOVE it. I love feeling validated for what I do. YOU, my friend, are a great mom. I can't wait to see you with 2. You'll LOVE it. :)
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