What does it mean to love your kids?  Does it mean to stay calm and loving under pressure?  Does it mean to forgive?

To be able to forgive, I have to remember that I am a sinner in need of forgiveness as well.  Forgive me, God.  I didn’t know what a smartass I was until I started to reign in my tongue.  I didn’t realize how much I wanted the verbal upper hand until I started to deliberately show kindness and respect to my elders.  I didn’t know how impatient I was until I had to wait for my kids.

What does it mean to lay down your life for others?  For me, it means in that red-hot moment to find your gold inside.  Your golden voice.  The firm, gentle voice of kindness and patience.  Find that love under the fury.  Speak from that.  Moment by mom-ent. To me, that is love.

Press on, mom!