A Gifted Mother and Life Coach
Posted on May 14 2006 | Tagged as: community
As I reflect on my relationship with Marta I recognize that I have a blessed life. I am blessed because my most significant earthly relationship surpasses my expectations. I live with my best friend! My wife is constantly growing and challenging me to grow. That is an amazing gift that keeps life real and alive. When I am hurting or burned out Marta points me to the source of healing and replenishment. I am thankful for her beyond measure!
Marta is also an amazing mother. She is intentional, purposeful, committed, persevering, honest, playful, and loving. It brings me pleasure to see our children develop under her prayerful and thoughtful leading. Marta is concerned for the hearts of our children, not just that they perform well in public. She wants them to develop into kingdom minded people with a heart of compassion for others.
Today I was searching the web on motherhood and found a section written by a mother that spoke to me.
| When I wash their faces, I pray that they might be cleansed by the Savior’s precious blood.When I put on their garments, I pray that they might be arrayed in the garments of salvation and in the robes of God’s righteousness.When I give them food, I pray that they might be fed with the Bread of life.When I start them on the road to school, I pray that their faith might be a shining light, ”brighter and brighter to the perfect day.” When I put them to sleep, I prayed that they |
This parenting task is not easy. It can be overwhelming, monotonous, tiring, and discouraging. It is work that does not result in instant gratification or produce accolades. Marta is committed still. Parenting is nonstop and is more about perseverance than getting it right every time.
My wife is a masterful mother.
on 14 May 2006 at 3:00 pm 1 Aj said …
AND she blesses others who are walking the same mother-road as she - sharing experiences, concerns, and readying resources to help all those that she might. She is a truly amazing woman! Thanks for sharing her with us.