It’s true, even hypnotists have moms.
Thanks to mine I had an easy and care-free childhood. I was active in team and individual sports,
successful in school and part of a wonderful group of friends.
I steered clear of drugs, was never suspended from school
for misbehavior and, with the exception of a few minor scrapes, rarely got into
physical altercations with peers.
Yet, like most kids I dealt with a mix of anxieties,
feelings of insecurities and personality flaws.
I was (and still am) hyper-competitive and often curt to others when
stressed. Plus, I had my share of verbal
mix-ups with mom, often tossing typical childhood frustrations on to her.
Through it all, she was always there to listen, to offer a
kind word and, when needed, splash me with a dose of reality.
For instance, when I was a sophomore in college I attempted
to seriously date two women at one time.
While home on summer break, I was hanging out with one young lady at my parent’s
house when the second woman unexpectedly arrived.
I pleaded with my mom to run interference by going outside
and telling the second woman that I was sick and highly contagious. My mom brushed this request aside and
explained I needed to accept the situation and deal with it myself.
Yes…I was pissed at the time as both women quickly ended the
relationship. Yet, I soon realized that
accountability, respect for others and commitment are all attributes of
tremendous value. It’s helped me be a
better husband and father.
That’s what mom’s are for.
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| Source: PowerChurchInternational.com |
