Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Special Mother's Day Gift


50 Things My Mother Taught Me by Word and Example
1. Have faith
2. Be optimistic about life
3. Forgive
4. Use good manners
5. Be friendly
6. Include others
7. Throw parties
8. Write kind notes to people often
9. Be grateful
10. Keep promises
11. Be obedient
12. Plan ahead
13. The importance of family
14. How to learn from others mistakes
15. How to cook
16. How to sew
17. To love exercise
18. The joy of dancing
19. How to make strawberry jam (Shelly Jelly)
20. Serve whenever you see a need
21. Live with virtue
22. The importance of eating meals as a family
23. Write in your journal
24. The importance of family history
25. How to walk
26. How to talk
27. Responsibility
28. Modesty
29. Love for the outdoors
30. Choice and accountability
31. The importance of education
32. Nothing good happens after midnight
33. Smile always
34. Have good hygiene
35. Be kind to everyone
36. How to be happy
37. Self-discipline
38. Dedication
39. Go to church
40. How to pray
41. Honesty
42. Stick to your principles
43. Always make your bed
44. How to clean
45. What not to wear
46. Share with others
47. Set goals
48. Wake up early
49. How to tie my shoes
50. How to love being a mother!

Thank you for teaching me my whole life and treating motherhood as the honor and blessing that it is! Happy Mother’s day Mom! I love you!

Love, Lindsey