{for all of you busy moms out there}

hilary weeks

"Motherhood is a statement about our nature, not a head count of our children. Some women give birth and raise children and never 'mother' them. Others 'mother' all their lives but have never given birth. We can provide something of our divine pattern, the maternal prototype, for each other and for those who come after us. Whatever our circumstances, we can reach out, touch, hold, lift and nurture." Patricia Holland

“One cannot forget mother and remember God. One cannot remember mother and forget God. Why? Because these two sacred persons, God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one.”

Thomas S. Monson

“While we tend to equate motherhood solely with maternity, in the Lord’s language, the word mother has layers of meaning. …Motherhood is more than bearing children, though it is certainly that. It is the essence of who we are as women. It defines our very identity, our divine stature and nature, and the unique traits our Father gave us. …For reasons known to the Lord, some women are required to wait to have children. This delay is not easy for any righteous woman. But the Lord’s timetable for each of us does not negate our nature. Some of us, then, must simply find other ways to mother. And all around us are those who need to be loved and led.”

Sheri L. Dew

It seems like I’ve watched a million sunsets

And stared at a thousand full moons

Sometimes it feels like I’ve been here forever

And sometimes it all feels brand new

I could never count the heartbeats

From the day I was born until now

But not a singe one goes unnoticed

By Him who breathes life in me somehow

But if there were no more tomorrows

If I knew that I could not stay

I know how I’d spend every moment

If I only had today

          I’d hold you and listen

          And I’d let the dishes sit in the sink

          I’d tell you I loved you over and over

          And for once I’d just let the phone ring

          Then I’d remind you of forever

          And how our love would never change

          If I only had today

I’d wake up before the sun did

And I’d watch as you quietly sleep

I’d pray for time to move slowly

Knowing the moment won’t keep

All the gifts that Heaven has given

Every blessing that’s come my way

Wouldn’t mean anything without you

So if I only had today

          I’d hold you and listen

          I’d memorize every detail of your face

          I’d tell you I loved you over and over

          I wouldn’t let excuses get in the way

          Then I’d remind you of forever

          And how our love would never change

          If I only had today

There’s no time like the present

Life doesn’t come with any guarantees

The sun will set and time won’t wait

So while I have today

          I’ll hold you and listen

          I’ll let the dishes sit in the sink

          I’ll tell you I love you over and over

          For once I’ll just let the phone ring

          And I’ll remind you of forever

          And how our love will never change

          Because I have today

Hilary Weeks

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