My mom was able to read each of the wishes on the prior post. She said she wasn't certain on the Russian. So smart! I only knew the languages because I can search on the internet.
Friday I heard a new song by Carrie Underwood called Mama's Song (click on the song title to listen to the song). It reminded me of my mother and many conversations we had together before I married Jeff. She believed that I could make it on my own if I had to, but she knew the happiness that would come with a great love. She wanted me to experience the happinesss and love that she has in her own life.
I remember when my mom came to visit to go through the temple with Jeff and I. That is when she could see the happiness I have for herself. We shared a bit of happiness with her that day. Not only were Jeff and I joined together for "time and all eternity" not just until death do we part; we were able to have the work done for my grandparents. Jeff and I stood in for my grandparents as my mother was sealed to her parents. She could see for herself that Jeff treats a woman the way a real man should and that "he is good, so good".
The song mentions that mom shouldn't worry; as a mother myself, I know that is impossible. I know that even though I am 42 years old, my mother still worries that my brothers, sister and I are ok and happy. I know that even when my children have grown up and move on with their own lives, I still worry. It takes great restraint to step back and let them live their lives as they choose. I have a glimpse of what my mother went through raising me. It doesn't matter how many times a child says "dont worry about me", we still worry.
This song provided a rush of memories for me of that day at the Idaho Falls Temple. Thank you mom for providing me with all of the things that I needed to know for life so I could "fly". Thank you for providing the opportunities in life which afforded me the knowledge to value an eternal family. Thank you for making the choice to be my mother. I know your prayers are answered.
Thank you!
