Yesterday, as I was shopping, I smiled to myself at the sights and sounds of men, obviously stretching their planning and shopping and culinary capacities as they consulted with each other on Mother's Day preparations. I was impressed by their efforts to do something special for the women they intended to honor.
This morning, the scene at my house demonstrated this same effort. Levi rose early-ish, carefully closed my bedroom door, and proceeded to create and present a beautiful and delicious crepe breakfast. Luke spearheaded the effort to ensure information systems are in order to support the much anticipated missionary chat with Marta later today. And, he was tremendously patient with my clumsy and probably excessively intrusive attempts to give him motherly counsel. Mark, after working till late last night and needing to address many tasks for his responsibilities as Bishop today, Sunday, is putting thoughtful touches on dinner preparation. I know this because he occasionally asks where he can find ingredients he needs, and I can hear cupboards close and water run in the kitchen. (I have been banished from the kitchen for the day.)
On this day of honoring mothers, I love that the men in my life make an extra effort to do things outside their comfort zone, that they know are meaningful to their mothers and the mothers of their children. I am grateful for mothers who teach their children this is important. I am so thankful for generations of amazing mothers in my life.
And I am in awe of God's plan that provides mothers, as well as the opportunities and blessings and growth that come with being a mother!
Denise
