“Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” —Oliver Wendell Holmes

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My mother was a woman of hope. We would talk and she would share them with me. Mainly they were hopes for me. She wanted a “better world” and she wanted it for her children. Born in the middle of the great depression. Everyone, including her husband, off at war. Surely there was a better way. She worked hard to make sure we could have it.

Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” —Oliver Wendell Holmes

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“If I have done anything in life worth attention, I feel sure that I inherited the disposition from my mother.” —Booker T. Washington

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My mother always defended me no matter what. She could calm me down. She would sooth the hurts like no other.

If I have done anything in life worth attention, I feel sure that I inherited the disposition from my mother.” —Booker T. Washington

So who do I owe who I  am to? It is my mother. She showed me how to love. She showed me how to be strong. She showed me how to work. She showed me how to care.

“Is that any of our business, Mother—yours or mine? This isn’t my time. Don’t push me.” ~Jesus

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Jesus, Jesus Sayings, John 2, Miracles, Mother's Day, Wine

Mothers, you have to love them. They want us to do something. We might as well do it. Jesus understood that.

It was a wedding. It is a special time for family and friends. They didn’t plan well. They are running out of wine and that is going to be a problem. The mother of Jesus intercedes.

The mother of Jesus steps in. She knows her son Jesus can take care of it. While He hasn’t done any public miracles yet, she has probably seen the power of God on Him. She knows this is no big deal.

“Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what you learned at your mother’s knee.” ~King Solomon

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Everett Wiley Wilson, Father's Day, King Solomon, Mother's Day, Parents, Proverbs 1, Wisdom

It seems basic but I know grown adults who don’t pay a bit of attention said growing up or have to say now. It is sad. It is not the way God intends it to be.

God’s goal is for me to pay attention to the wisdom my parents imparted to me. My parents have passed on now but I can still hear certain things they told me. My favorite from my dad is leave things better than I found them.

“For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” ~Jesus

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What does it take to be a part of God’s family?

The answer is very straight forward. Jesus doesn’t hold anything back from me. His challenge to me is to do what God wants. Obedience is the core of everything in God’s world.

It is not about my plan. It is all about God’s plan. He has one. Will I obey it? Jesus challenges me to do so.

Now here is some VERY good news. God’s plan is simple and straightforward.

In this day of complicated programs and books, simplicity rocks. The kids even have it on a bracelet. WWJD. “What would Jesus do”?

God’s plan is for me to do what He has in mind for me. All the time. That puts me in the family of God. Good news for sure.

For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.  (Matthew 12:50)

A tribute to my mother (Dorothy Wilson — 1922 – 1967)

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Mother’s are so special to us. Of course, my mother is no different.

Dorothy and Everett Wilson wedding photo

My mother, Dorothy Mae Frey was born on December 30, 1922, in Atlanta, Georgia, the only child of Glenn Thomas Frey and Gracie M. Frey (maiden name Bingham). She married my dad, Everett Wiley Wilson,  on January 21, 1943, in her hometown of Atlanta. They had three children during their marriage. She died on March 5, 1967, in DeKalb, Georgia, at the age of 44. Way to young for all of us kids. I was 12 at the time.

My mother’s mother was Gracie M. Bingham who was born on September 21, 1901, in Atlanta, Georgia, her father, Thomas, was 24 and her mother, Addie, was 20. She died in January 1967 in Atlanta, at the age of 65. In 1910, Grace  was 8 years old and lived in Marietta, Georgia with her father, mother, brother, and 2 sisters. In 1920, Gracie was 18 years old and lived in Atlanta, Georgia with her father, mother, brother, and 2 sisters. In 1930, Gracie was 25 years old and lived in Atlanta, Georgia with her mother, brother, and sister. On the April 1, 1940 census, Gracie Frey was 38 years old and lived in Atlanta, Georgia with her daughter and mother. There is no mention of her husband Glenn. 

A tribute a most amazing mother — Dawn Wilson

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Angel, I have so much respect for you. You are an amazing mother and I stand in awe. Your love, sacrifice and service to your children deserves a shout out on the highest roof top.

You sacrifice so much for them every day. You constantly drop what you are doing to make sure they are taken care of. Your ever abiding thought is how to serve them and make them happy.

“Do whatever he tells you.” ~Mother of Jesus (Mary)

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Water to Wine

This is pretty good advise. It came from a woman who knew Jesus very well. His mother knew who Jesus was and what He could do.

And so it was pretty simple. “Do whatever he tells you.”

Now the whatever wasn’t going to make any sense to them. The wedding guests needed wine. Jesus told them to put water into some jars. But, she advised them to do whatever He asked.

And so, the rest of the story is pretty simple as well. They did!! And the water turned into very fine wine.

May I do whatever He tells me.

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, John 2:5-8 TNIV

“Follow your father’s good advice; don’t wander off from your mother’s teachings.” ~King Solomon

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Father, Jesus, Mother's Day, Proverbs 6, Wisdom, Wise Sayings

I am a very fortunate man. My father gave me excellent advice. I don’t know that he saw that was doing that but he was.

Or maybe he knew what he was doing. Maybe it wasn’t haphazard.

Regardless, his wisdom serves me well. When I heed it, I am successful.

Then, this is the very cool thing. I have a heavenly Father who is amazingly wise. He sent his son Jesus to show me wisdom and does so every day. My earthly father led me to my heavenly Father.

Good friend, follow your father’s good advice;
    don’t wander off from your mother’s teachings.
Wrap yourself in them from head to foot;
    wear them like a scarf around your neck.
Wherever you walk, they’ll guide you;
    whenever you rest, they’ll guard you;
    when you wake up, they’ll tell you what’s next.
For sound advice is a beacon,
    good teaching is a light,
    moral discipline is a life path.

~~King Solomon

Source: Proverbs 6 MSG – Like a Deer from the Hunter – Dear – Bible Gateway

“Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired.” ~Mother Teresa

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Mother Teresa

 Love is a day in and day out kind of thing. Consistency triumphs over sensationalism. 

“Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired.” ~Mother Teresa

MOM — Director of Operations — 24/7

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Mother's Day

Great video. Every mom should watch it.

This is the best.

“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” ~Robert Browning

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Robert Browning – A mother’s love

Where do we learn about love? It is from our mothers. They show us the way. Our understanding of love begins there.

Jesus had an amazing mother. Mary, the mother of Jesus, knew that nothing is impossible with God.

At hearing she would become pregnant, even though a virgin, Mary said “Behold, the bond-slave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.”

“All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” ~~Abraham Lincoln

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Mother’s are so special in our lives. We owe our very existence to their love. The embody our hopes for who we can be.

Mother’s bring us love. Our understanding of love starts with our mothers.

Mother’s bring us hope. How great is that?

All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” ~~Abraham Lincoln

“Here is your mother.” ~~Jesus on the cross

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Crucifixion, Good Friday, Jesus, Jesus Sayings, John 19, Mother's Day

Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing near her.

What is Jesus concern as he is facing a slow and cruel death for us? It is for his mother. Jesus leads the way showing us it is not about us. It is about others. It is about family. He makes sure we are taken care of. No one left behind. 

“Woman, here is your son. Here is your mother” ~~Jesus John 19:27