Episode 27 - Mothers Day

The Well Life Podcast

Episode 27 - Mothers Day

Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” (Proverbs 31:28, 29 NLT)

In 1905, Anna Jarvis, the daughter of Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis successfully introduced the idea for a national holiday recognizing mothers. Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis had followed Howe's campaign and had pursued her own volunteer efforts during the Civil War. Ann Marie died on May 9, 1905, and her daughter, Anna, missed her mother greatly. She started a dedicated letter-writing campaign to declare an official Mother's Day. Through Andrews Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, the first observance occurred on May 10, 1908.

This day, to honor Anna Jarvis's mother, grew into a national observance until in 1911 when every state participated. Soon it was spreading internationally, and on May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother's Day a national holiday to be held on the second Sunday of May.

To the mom who feels unqualified and inadequate, you are more than enough. in fact you are exactly what your child needs to become who they've been created to be.

To the mom who messes up, yells at her kids, and gets angry, it's okay. We have all been there. You are the one who teaches your child discipline, and gives them a healthy fear of wrong and the will to do right.

To the mom who's house is messy or meticulously organized, you create an atmosphere of home, a place of safety and comfort. You've made a shelter for your child to run to when they are scared or hurt.

Mom, you are perfectly imperfect, adequate and qualified to be exactly who your child needs. When you feel like you have utterly and completely failed, hold on to hope.

I am privileged to see the fruit of my investment as a mom not only through my children, but my grandchildren as well. The fruit of what you do now, really does come to life beyond this moment. This mom, who messed up more than I can say. This mom who thought she got it more wrong than right. This mom that thought she was probably the worst mom in the world, can now see that the choices that mattered most have birthed incredible human beings. Even when your child is distant and you weep over their mistakes and blame yourself for them, hold on to hope. Keep praying. Keep believing. Keep loving. God has a miraculous way of making all of your messes into beauty that births satisfaction and unexplainable joy.

Mom, fix your focus on the vision you have, God has, for your family. I can promise you, your dreams will unfold, one tear, one smile, one setback, one victory, one moment at a time. You're doing better than you think you are. Your legacy is being formed and unfolding and you are going to be so surprised at how good this is all going to turn out! I promise! Happy Mother's Day!

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For more information about the hosts, please visit their websites and follow them on social media:

Dr. Glenda Shepard - Doctor of Nursing Practice/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nutrition Coach/Certified Personal Trainer/Certified Intrinsic Coach

https://www.triumphantwomancoaching.com/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/glenda.shepard1

Robin McCoy - Certified McIntyre Seal Team Six Coach and John Maxwell Team Trainer/Speaker/Coach

https://www.thewellnessfactor.coach/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/RobinRMcCoy

FB - https://www.facebook.com/robin.mccoy1

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