Here's for you, Mama Genei!

I have the "one-of-a-kind" mother and she's quite extraordinary for all of us-her children. What makes her extraordinary is the fact that God entrusted her with 14 children! Yes, we are 14 and I am the eldest. I am blessed by what I learned at my mother's knee. I am blessed with a mother who taught me that the law of love and Christian witness is to be our daily guide. I noticed that my mother spends an hour each day praying for her children no matter how hectic her schedule is as a director in a pre-school ministry and as my father's partner in his speaking engagements. I still remember those times I woke up in the middle of the night or at dawn hearing mom's prayer for me and declaration of blessings in my studies, travel (I'm commuting everyday in going to school before), my spiritual growth and even my love life! I knew that she's doing the same thing to all my siblings. In addition, she took each child aside for a full hour every week to discuss spiritual matters.

My mom is my best best friend. I could share to her my everything from my favorite undies to ups and downs of marriage life. My mom is my friends' favorite mom. How they wish she's their mother! Everyone told her their problems because she know how to listen and connect with kids. She's a great pal and a great mom. My mom is tougher than she looks and more beautiful than she thinks, smarter that she'd claim in public and kinder than you could imagine.

I look like my mom and she looks like me. Those who knew my mom and will see me for the first time share the same question " Are you Ma'am Genei's daughter?" And those who knew me and will see my mom for the first time will ask " Is Genebei Faith's your daughter?" When we confirmed that they're right and followed up with the question "How did you know?" They blurted "You look the same!"

I witnessed how she subdue self-will in a child and work together with God. She taught us to pray as soon as we can speak. She gave us nothing we cry for and only give what is good for us if we asks for it politely. To prevent lying, she punishes no fault that is freely confessed but never allow a rebellious sinful act to go unchecked. She commends and rewards good behavior. She strictly observes all promises she made for her children. That's my mom. I'm so proud of her and I often try to emulate her way of life. he..he..he.. I love you Mama Genei.

Of all the earthly things God gives,
There's one above all other:
It is the precious, priceless gift
Of loving Christian mothers. - Anon

Happy Mother's Day, Ma! Hope you read this one. I made it for you.

It's Hazel who shared to me this opportunity to pay tribute to my mother. I'm tagging the following moms:

Phebie Ann
Twinkie
Sarah
Mommy Elvz
Mariel
Jeng
Laine
Grace
Jes
Shydub
Gengen
Pehpot
Enchie
Dines
Fe
Beth
Babette

Here's a simple rule to make this activity even more fun: create you own scrapbook, post it on your blog, tag all moms that you know, and link the person who tagged you.

Happy Mother's Day, Moms!

By the way, visit LYNN or click the Thankful Thursday's badge where you can find participants sharing their hearts' out about their mothers, of how thankful they are to be a mom and what God is teaching them. You're surely be blessed!