With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I thought you might enjoy this tidbit:
A panel of experts was asked to complete some sentences about their moms. What made them experts was the one thing they all had in common… they were all kindergartners, and even though these are the words of 6-year-olds, they all recognized unique qualities in their moms.
Here are the sentences and their completions:
“My mom is best at… “…feeding the dog.” “…making my bed.” “…driving.” “…cleaning.” “…running.” “…riding a two-wheeler.” “…watering the garden.”
“If I had enough money, I’d buy her… “…flowers.” “…a car.” “…a necklace.” “…a brand-new fan.” “…a kitten.” “…a diamond ring.” “…a big pack of bubble gum.”
“It makes me feel good inside when Mom says… “…I love you.” “…Good job!” “…Dinnertime!” “…You look handsome.” “…I’ll buy you something.”
“My mom is as pretty as a… “…butterfly.” “…ballerina.” “…mouse.” “…princess.” “…my brothers.” “…goose.” “…gold ring.” “…clean horse.”
By the way, some of the most memorable sentence completions from the children on Father’s day were: “Daddy gets tired out from…” “…chasing Mommy.” “…listening to Mommy.” “…saying, ‘Yes, I heard you.’”
The famous poet and author, Washington Irving, once wrote:
“A mother is the truest friend we have when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us when troubles thicken around us. Still will she cling to us and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness and cause peace to return to our hearts.”
Yes, mothers truly express themselves to their children, just as God expresses Himself to us.
Pastor Mark