It was mom who taught through prophets and apostles, conducted FHEs and scripture reading as a family. I can remember having a dilemma at school, it as a really rough week and instead of sorrys and words of sympathy (that i wouldn't listen to in my teenage ignorance), she encouraged me to turn to prophets and apostles. I came home from school to find her sitting at the table with the ensign opened to a story that applied directly to the issues I was having and she allowed me to learn through the spirit and help myself (one of the best lessons she ever taught me). I'm grateful for her wisdom and ability to help me learn in a way that worked best for me.
It was mom who supported me through light, encouraging me to commit to my responsibilities, manage my time efficiently and become a leader. I became discouraged, I compared myself to others who had more experience than I did or got the parts I wished I had, she always encouraged me to practice harder and to be happy with my little successes.
It was mom who invested in my self confidence with endless forms of lessons, teams and groups to develop my interests. She taught me the importance of skills and talents, and how we are given them to give them back to the Lord. Piano lessons, voice lessons, guitars, Light trips, song writing seminars, volleyball camps and club teams, even just helping me develop my interests. If I showed interest, she never discouraged me.
It was mom who shared her testimony of selfless sacrifice through actions. She always drove me around in high school before i got my license, which I now understand what a sacrifice that was both financially and time wise. She got me and my 5 sisters ready for church each Sunday without my dad..all on her own, curling 6 heads of hair, settling numerous pointless arguments about who was wearing whose dress and who stole whose earrings. and with all that she still managed to keep the spirit in our home. She selflessly gives her time to her girls and her husband and countless other friends and family, focusing on making everyones life easier.
It was mom who calmed my fears and taught me faith. I clearly remember struggling with irrational fears as a young child. I'd turn into an anxious, fearful wreck whenever my parents left home, worried they would never return or something would happen to my sisters and I. My mom taught me to pray and to not fear but to fill myself with faith and I would no longer struggle. She taught me to turn my burdens over to the Lord. A lesson I use every day.
It was mom who encouraged good friends and safe environment in high school. She created a loving warm friendly, comfortable atmosphere for me to invite friends over to. a place that I would feel comfortable with high standard and that discouraged sin and rebellion. I wasn't perfect but my mom created a home that encourage improvement and acceptance.
It was mom who gave me my best friends and sisters. My sisters are one of the greatest blessing I've been given in this life. Each with such unique blessings and talents that teach me to be better. My mom raised them all. She's taught them all how to be comfortable in their own skin and while we all have some similarities. We're blessed with a mother who encourages our differences and is an example of a accepting, loving, serving sister with her own beautiful sisters. Her and her siblings make me want that for our family so badly. I know my mom has worked hard to create such close relationships with her sisters and I hope My sisters and I can follow suit.
It was mom who taught me the importance of modesty through her example and conviction. She never took away my agency but she made it very clear that modesty and virtue were steps on a path to purity and happiness. She showed me through example and through vigilante swimsuit hunts and prom dress searches.
It was mom who diciplined me. Its not a fun job, a job i dread but gladly accept becasue its those moments of conviction in obedience that I gained the most respect for my mom. I know she loves me and the fact that she would ground me or make me stay home form a social activity i was looking forward to, in order to teach me the importance of obedience (a principle that has proven to be one of the very most important characteristics in my covenant marriage and family), I cearish her diligence and sacrifice. I appreciate her doing something I know she had no pleasure in doing for my growth and development.
It was mom who helped me grow up... and still helps me grow up. She's the one who helped..no, planned my wedding, set up my first checking account, co-signed on my first credit card, help my buy my first car, helped me pay for college in az, watched me marry my loving husband, helped me earn money to move to Idaho, came to Idaho when I had Liam...countless other acts of liove and support. My mom and dad have never stopped supporting me.
It my mom who I hope to be like one day. She taught me to love my Savior and tolove all of his children. She's a great example of selfless love and compassion. Everything a mother is, my mom exemplifies and so so much more. She's funny, extremely couragous, confident, loving, graceful (just don't ask her to cheer), she see the best in everyone and understands the importance of a gospel centered home.
It was mom who taught me what a healthy marriage looked like. She's been loyal and loving to my dad every day and she's always shown me what a supportive loving, encourage wife looks like. They make decisions together, they are one in heart and spirit. If they don't agree (which happens) they'd compromise and talk to one another. Conflict is real in marriage and they never hide disagreements but they worked through them in a loving way. IT made me look forward to a REAL marriage, not the fairy tales you think marriage is until you say "I Do". I love my mom for her marriage and her love for my dad. They're the happiest couple I know and I hear that from everyone who knows them too.
I love my mom and all she stands for. Happy mothers day mom, wish I was in AZ to spoil you the way you deserve.
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