Saturday, May 10, 2008

Cafe Chat


This week in honor of Mother's Day, the question is
"What is the greatest lesson you have learned from your mother, or other mom like figure in your life?": During my Mommas precious life, she taught me so many valuable lessons. The values that she taught me, I will forever treasure. But, the greatest lesson that I learned from her, was how to love others unconditionally. My Momma never met a stranger, she was a friend to all. She always had a kind word, and a great big hug to share with everyone. She never had much money, but she was beyond rich, because she had a heart of gold. She use to tell me all the time, if I have a nickel, you have a nickel Nesie. She would give you the very shirt off of her back if you needed it. Her precious love continues to flow throughout my life, thank you Momma.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

what a blessing...thank you for sharing your heart!

I love your idea of Husband encouragement :o)

Irene said...

Such a precious person, Denise. I am sure she is watching over you.

Unashamed said...

With Mother's Day coming up, you have very much been in my prayers. Thank you for sharing this memory about your mom - it is a lovely way to honour her.

Ramblins of a middle-aged goddess said...

what great qualities to remember from your mother...Sandy

Melissa in Mel's World said...

That's great Denise...

My mom has taught me to give and care for others of myself selflessly.

Sheila said...

How wonderful! Praise God for her!

Happy Mother's Day!
Sheila

Julie said...

What a precious tribute to your mother.

Julie

Talk..to..Grams said...

You had a very wonderful Mother that taught you the right way!! Love you, Grams!

Sharon Brumfield said...

I too am who I am because of my Mom.
They were a gift from God to us before we ever knew Him.

lori said...

Just knowing YOUR heart, we know that your mom must have been ONE amazing lady to raise such a faithful daughter!!
Blessings Denise!!
lori

Melanie said...

Hi, Denise. It sounds like you had one great Mother.

Aunt Angie said...

Denise, I thought of you several times while I was away. I have not even been able to sit down and check e-mail yet! Sorry :) But I will get to it maybe Monday night.
I know Mother's Day will be hard for you and I have thought much about that for you. Been praying for you as well.
I loved your encouraging Mother's Day thoughts here. You are such a blessing dear friend.
Have a blessed day in Jesus. :)

Shari said...

Unconditional love is a wonderful lesson to learn about in your childhood. I can see that you have a great respect and admiration for your mother.

Allison said...

It's easy to tell where you get your kind and generous spirit from my friend! Love you and happy mother's day to YOU because you have been like a mother to me these past years and have really blessed my soul - and that's what mother's do :)

Melanie said...

Your mother was a wonderful woman!

A Stone Gatherer said...

It sounds like your mother was an extrodinary woman who raised an extrodinary daughter!