The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
I made Susie read this article in the latest issue of World Mag on Mother's Day. . . .
WORLD Magazine | Weekly News, Christian Views
this paragraph jumped out. . .
I remember my mother telling me something she had heard from her mother: "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world."
I would guess that most American children have never heard that. Where would they hear it today? Not in public schools and certainly not on television. The last time I checked, women on television seemed in no mood to rock cradles. They were too busy rocking mattresses and throwing karate chops.
Be not ashamed, Moms. It is the noblest of callings.
4 comments:
Thanks for posting that article Pastor Tim. I needed that. Somedays I feel like I'm not doing much for the benefit of the world by staying home with my daughter. Some days I feel like this is too big of a job and there is no way I can pass on to her everything she needs to know. This article puts both those feelings into perspective. Thanks for the encouragment.
This article was wonderful! I vascillate between the same two feelings Lara mentioned. I'm a strong believer in being home with my children and see great value in it, but it's easy to lose sight of that in the day to day of time-outs, dirty diapers and meal preparation. Thanks for sharing!
thanks for posting this article! i've always felt strongly about the importance of my job, but that doesn't make it easy! i love to hear that other people appreciate what us mommies are doing.
Thanks for this, Tim. When Ted and I meet people for the first time and they ask what I do, I usually say, "I was a schoolteacher, but I've been promoted to Mommy." And Ted likes to say I'm the senior vice-president of the Malley Leadership Academy...hmmm... maybe it's time I ask for a raise?!
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