Beyonce sings a song that says, "Who runs the world? Girls." It says it over and over with a few expletives along the way. What did she know then? She didn't have a little girl. I wonder if any of that changed once she became mom to a little girl they are hiding from the spotlight (thank God she has some sense). I wonder if she realized that as a mom she makes decisions that directly impact her child.
I have been graced with a wonderful biological Mom who has made a significant impact on my life. When people tell me I look and act like her, I take that as a HUGE compliment. She is a wonderful woman who is selfless, genuine, gives people second chances, is patient and just loves people. She taught me (as well as my Daddy) the value of hard work ethic, sticking to commitments, and using your actions to back up your words. She realized the life she lives impacts my life, my sister's life, my Daddy's life, and all of those around us.
Because God has moved me away to college and across the United States, I have been blessed beyond belief to come under some women who I would also consider spiritual Moms and mentors who have taught me how to love Jesus more and have given me tough advice when I needed it and have been honest. Usually I talk to Mom first, but they follow her advice as if they've also spoken to each other in this weird way to say the same things. They know what's best for their kids.
It's moms like Carol Fulbright, who let me and Diana live with her family for a year, who taught me quiet times are better with Reese's and Diet Cokes, and it's important to look for Jesus in really tough times and see what He's doing. She followed my Mom in showing me a healthy marriage where it's fun to laugh and spent time together. Carol taught me the value of pouring into younger generations and seek areas God has called me to, being sensitive that they are often seasons. Edith Peters showed me how to raise Godly girls and Jamie Ogle showed me a servant's invested heart into her kids and the next generation. It was Lisa Clapp, our office Mom who always giggled with us and cried with us when we needed it, but also taught me the importance of loving where you work and loving people there. She was ever patient with us but always checking on us and making sure we were taken care of.
When I moved to Vegas, God shifted my moms a few times but ended up giving me Teri Dodd, one of the most honest women I've ever met in my life but one who willingly tells Godly truth and will take my side when I need it. She's always looking out for my best. She gave me Kristi, a mentor, who understands the field of education and where I'm going and has allowed me to share my passion with her. She dreams up new ideas for me and doesn't demand I go there, but asks kindly where I will join God's invitation.
I'm grateful that it's not girls who run the world, I'm glad it's Moms. Girls are obsessive and crazy (like me) and not well enough to do so but Mom's have special powers that allow them to do extraordinary things. I am sometimes called Mom at school by kids who see me like I see some of these women. I realize I'm not their real Mom and always make sure to point that out but I'm grateful that they feel like they have someone they can trust.
I can only hope that one day if I have kids or adopt kids or whatever, that I can be like these Godly, fantastic women. I hope that I can love despite hurt and forgive easily and function with patience. Love them all and hope they have had a fantastic Mother's Day! -Melis
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