What Every Mother Needs

Exodus 20:1-12

God tells us to honor our mother, and He does not set any limits to His command. By virtue of her position as our mom, we are to treat her with respect and love.

Mothers don't always live up to our expectations. Sometimes they experience hardships and challenges that affect their ability to offer what we need or want. Or they might have a personal weakness that negatively impacts us and, later on, our families. But we are to follow the example of our heavenly Father, who set His affection on us even though we did not have any qualities that deserved His favor. While we were still His enemies, He chose us to belong to Him through His Son Jesus. (Romans 5:10 NIV).

God loved us when we were unlovable. One way we can express our gratitude to Him is by showing unconditional love to our mother. With the Holy Spirit's help, we can choose to do so genuinely and consistently.

To love the significant women in our lives without any strings attached is an important part of showing them honor. No mother or wife should have to wonder if she's living up to what loved ones hope and expect from her. After a while, she will feel trapped by the burden of unmet
expectations rather than accepted by those closest to her.

Mothers have the same needs as all women: to be loved, listened to, and cared about. Take time to show the important women in your life how much you care for them. Be a willing, attentive listener, and demonstrate your love in ways meaningful to them.

Hearing Aid

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I saw my Lolo walking towards my location…

Ama:  Ano yun?  Hindi ko narinig…

Ako:  Gusto ninyo po ba ng Pancit Canton?  Magluluto ako.

He went closer because he still couldn't hear what I am saying…

While we were eating, he told me..

Ama:  Isa na lang ang alam kong lagi kong sinasabi… "Ano yun?"  Tapos nahihiya akong makisama sa mga usapan ninnyo kasi minsan magtatanong ako dahil hindi ko narinig.  Minsan kahit hindi sinasadya, nakakasakit ung maririnig mo na parang naiinis ang kausap mo dahil sa paulit-ulit kong tanong.

I kept silent for awhile, cause i know, I am one of those people he refer.  When he keeps on asking to reiterate… I keep quiet…  It means… "I don't want to talk anymore… Ama".

My Lolo is a good conversationalist, one who talks with sense, very smart and my human locator.  When Lolo is telling stories of the past, I turn off the TV, and spend the rest of my weekend just listening to him.  He does it in exchange for nothing… just an audience to listen and a heart that warmly accepts and digests what lesson I must get out of it.

Getting along with my old grandparents is a struggle.  Yeah, I get irritated most of the time but I feel guilty everytime they say things like these… 

Isn't the time, love and compassion not enough to cover up their weakness when they get old?

I always feel apologetic whenever I hear sentiments from the oldies…