A Tribute to Moms

                 "Just" A Mom
You have no boss, no pay for hours,
No title on your door.
God sees you rock that child at night;
He sees you pace the floor.

Your work may seem de-valued,
You're unnoticed, feel alone --
Thinking of the endless cycles --
Seems your work is never done.

Be not weary in well-doing
In your care of little ones.
Train them well that they may be
God's own daughters and His sons.

Never underestimate your worth!
Have you ever stopped to think
Of services you do each day,
As you stand there at your sink?

              by Elaine Beachy
              May 10, 2012

Consider what "just a mom" really is:

A counselor
A dietician
A short-order cook
A baker
A chef
A hostess
A cleaning lady
A laundry service
A motivational speaker
A nurse
A teacher
A taxi service
An interior decorator
A purchasing agent
A playmate
A trash collector
A singer
A banker
An accountant
A hair dresser
A librarian
An arbitor/judge
A prayer warrior (if Christian)

These are some things I've thought of; can you think of others?  Let's hear it for "just a mom"!

Copyright © 2012 Elaine Beachy