Question of the Week: What is your fondest memory of your mother or of being a mother?

Carolina Dominguez
Children’s Ministry, Primera Iglesia de Dios
Providence, RI

“My favorite memory of being a mother was when giving birth to each of my kids. It was such a beautiful, and priceless moment. Looking at each of my children’s faces showed me what it really is to love someone. It showed me the true meaning of love that love that Christ meant for us to have for each other.”

Ashley Butenschoen
Jifu Travel
Bellingham, WA

“My siblings and I were all homeschooled and my mom would take time every day to do a Bible study with us. We learned so much about the Bible and history in biblical times. I will never forget when we had a lot of fun learning l Corinthians 13. Learning God’s word was always important to my mother and for this I will always be grateful that she took the time and had the patience to teach us three rambunctious children. A good foundation is so important in one’s childhood.“

Elly Lyness
Children’s Ministry, Adventure Church & Registered Nurse
Calamus, IA

“My favorite memory as a mom has been the first time I held each of my 2 children. Both were absolutely amazing and I could hardly believe my husband and I was blessed to get to be their parents! They are now 11 and 13 and challenge me on a daily basis but I still catch myself looking at them and still being amazed by them!“

Joyce Brown
Fresh Anointing Kingdom Ministries
Augusta, WV

“I’ve heard it said that you don’t know what you have till it’s gone. It’s crazy how we take for granted the simple enjoyments and pleasures that we participate in without much thought or effort. There are a few things that immediately pop into mind when I ask myself that question. First and foremost, I would attend church and soak in the atmosphere… it’s just not the same when you stream via Zoom, Facebook or whichever modality provided. A few other things that are high on my list of things to do are having friends over for dinner and coffee (I love entertaining and have been missing it), consignment shopping (this is sort of my therapy) and taking the kids to a trampoline place (to release some penned up energy).“

Michele Flick Knechtel
Connections Church
Anoka, MN

“My favorite memory of my mother is her laughing at silly comments or situations that tickle her funny bone. The kind of laugh that makes her bend over and cross her legs! It brings me such joy to see her laugh.!”