tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6100110008216577672.post7538260663703593345..comments2023-04-28T02:33:34.291-07:00Comments on The Boushley Nomads: Arizona LoveElenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11054275100107834984noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6100110008216577672.post-34869099583256145892013-06-07T08:10:26.540-07:002013-06-07T08:10:26.540-07:00***Disclaimer: Please read entire post...writer is...***Disclaimer: Please read entire post...writer is not responsible for miscommunications by those who didn't finish the full posting***<br /><br />I'm afraid that, while I love and respect the opinion of my cousin born 3 days after me, I must disagree. Call it 3 days of extra wisdom. You won't "be a wonderful Mom!" <br /><br />You already are a great mom.<br /><br />This last Mother's Day, I had time to ponder about what it is that makes a "mother", and I, personally, have come to the conclusion that it has absolutely nothing to do with pushing out a kid. A lot of terrible people, who have no right to call themselves a parent of any kind, have managed to do that. You have done something more. You are able to nurture. And, to me, that is what it means to be a mother. You have a special talent for caring and nurturing that kicks you up into the upper eschelon of mothers. I know, admittedly, very little of what it feels like to meet Satan's lies in the way he presents them to you. If it is at all comforting, know that he doesn't stop once you've managed to push a little parasite out of your body. He changes the tune to "How will you ever live up to the expectations of what this child deserves?" and any number of other insidious iterations. You're smart, and I know you know they're lies. Doesn't make them hurt less.<br />That being said, I want to go back to your talents. That nurturing, I really feel, connects each woman back, not just to a loving Heavenly Father, but to a special, loving Heavenly Mother. I know of only 1 place in the standard works where it speaks about her, and it is notably brief. It is in the hymn "O, My Father". You, my beloved sister, are a mother, and have been since I've known you, because of your amazing gifts to be able to connect to that nuturing spirit that I firmly believe connects each righteous mother to Heavenly Mother. That is what I believe with all my heart. And I'll gladly fight anyone who says different. It was great seeing you. You and yours are loved from northern Mexico.<br />Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967855271897954563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6100110008216577672.post-76371528553751261252013-06-06T08:49:21.769-07:002013-06-06T08:49:21.769-07:00What a great sister and Aunty! PS. You'll be a...What a great sister and Aunty! PS. You'll be a wonderful Mom!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06397053146514239388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6100110008216577672.post-60854912197067457222013-06-05T15:47:43.535-07:002013-06-05T15:47:43.535-07:00Thank you for the photos and updates. The Lord...Thank you for the photos and updates. The Lord's time is always the best time. Faith is not listening to Satan's poisonous whispers. If he gets too loud, call Donnie. She has been there and through to the other side. Another thought. How many of our sisters in the scriptures suffered with the same problem? Love you!jeanene chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09309255821157155586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6100110008216577672.post-47035045006623934812013-06-05T09:06:18.645-07:002013-06-05T09:06:18.645-07:00It was so great having you visit!It was so great having you visit!Alicia Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359407708705550211noreply@blogger.com