Dear Mothers

I wrote the following for a project that I came across, and decided to include it in my blog. If you would like to contribute something, please visit www.motherletter.blogspot.com.


I believe someone once said that motherhood is the hardest job for which one never gets paid. But I believe that we do get paid. The currency is just a little different. Instead of dollars and cents, we receive hugs and kisses. In place of a bonus or raise, we get a cuddle, or an “I love you.” We don’t have a yearly review. Instead we get that warm fuzzy feeling when our child masters a skill, or does something to make us very proud. Unlike the stock-market, we invest in our children with our time, our teachings, and our love. And the return is ten-fold. The “boss,” or our children, may not notice our hard work. Yet we keep “clocking-in.” Why? Because this is the most important job that we will ever have. We may want to call in sick sometimes. But we won’t get fired. We won’t quit.

I think back to my outlook on life before I had children, and I have to laugh. I remember looking at other people’s children and saying to myself, “My children will NEVER act that way.” Motherhood is a wonderful journey of self-discovery. Suddenly responsible for the future of another’s soul, we must look deep into our own values and beliefs. We as mothers are very different, but we all share a common bond. The fight is not against one another. It is greater than that. So instead of judging each other’s practices, let us stand together and support each other. As in the workforce, the “presentation” may be great, but it may have come together after late nights, crumpled papers, and much frustration. We don’t know what is behind the smile of the mom we see at school, or church, or work. Let us not be afraid to offer a prayer, a hug, or a kind word. We all could use it!