A few years ago, I wrote the following in response to a question at a Bible study: "Who is someone that has the capacity to make you feel loved and what in particular does he or she do to cause you to feel so lovable?" I thought today would be a good time to post this.
I can always depend on my mom to make me feel loved. If I am having a bad day, am stressed, out or whatever else may be throwing my life out of whack, a hug from her always sets me straight. The physical touch is important, but it's more than just a hug. It's what the hug has come to represent over years of listening to my mom. It means "I love you" but it also means "I'm expecting you to share that love with others." It means "I'm proud of you" but it also means "I'm expecting you to be worthy of my pride." It means, "I'm always here for you, no matter what you do," but it also means "I'm expecting you, no matter what you've done, to work to make it right." My mother makes me feel loved by words and reassurances, but she also shows me that I am worthy of love by her trust, confidence and expectation in my ability to do what's right. It's this confidence that gives me the self-assurance that yes, I am loved, and yes, I am deserving of that love.
Happy Mother's Day, Mama! You're the best mom anyone could hope for!!
'Bout darn time you started blogging again. I'm sorry I didn't call you back tonight. By the time I'd finished making the rounds with the family, I knew you'd be calling mom and dad and didn't want to interrupt. I'll call tomorrow though...
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