Sheila Sims Iding
The older you get the more you realize when it comes to gifts, the wish list seems to get shorter. The things you wanted in life have either already come to you or you have come to the realization that you didn’t need them in the first place. Still…as I reflect on Mother’s Day…I believe there are some “gifts” I still need. So here is a list of the things I really want…and need…for Mother’s Day:
From Pat:
I would like a support person,
a cheerleader,
a counselor
and prayer partner.
Being a mom takes lots of patience, understanding, encouraging and someone to pray with in the middle of the night…or the middle of adversity. I need someone who believes in me when others don’t…including me. I just need someone with such tremendous faith in case I need to borrow some of his when mine runs out.
From Joey:
I would like a sense of logic,
a sense of knowing priorities,
a sense of quiet leadership
and a sense of humor.
When you are a mom simple logic gets complicated quickly. Some things that seem important really aren’t. Little feet follow you so you have to know how to lead. And laughter is the best damn medicine…always.
From Tim:
I would hope he could bring me an unending faith in God’s will in my life,
the ability to allow things to be broken,
the vision to see adversity as opportunity to nurture faith,
a bit of appreciation of goofy things,
and a hug that envelops your being…and your soul.
When you are a mom, sometimes your will seems to make more sense than God’s. You spend time trying to fix things…every thing. You forget it’s good to be goofy sometimes. And moms can always use a good hug. Always.
From Adam:
My list would include a charted map of the high road...and the courage to take it,
a driven, faith-filled spirit,
an appreciation of the simple things
a helping hand and a caring heart that is always there for everyone else. Everyone.
A mother’s path doesn’t always include the high road (especially if her kids have been hurt). Moms forget that, as driven as we are to help others, we must accept help and care in return. And…the best, most simple things in life…really are free for the taking.
From Addie:
My list would include…just her.
When you are a mom of three sons you just need someone you can call a “daughter”. And if that gift is wrapped in a beautiful smile, a compassionate heart, a faithful spirit and a fun-loving laugh, you are blessed.
So my Mother’s Day Wish List is complete…and fulfilled. It turns out, they already give me everything I need…not just on Mother’s Day but everyday. From support, to advice, to laughter, to faith, my life is gifted by them. So on this Mother’s Day I am blessed to have everything on my wish list and all that I need…except for maybe that hug from Timothy. (China seems farther away on Mother's Day.)