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How Much You Were Loved! Reflections On A Mother’s Love

My daughter was expecting her firstborn. They were thrilled beyond words. I was fortunate to have time to spend with her during her pregnancy, when we could just think and marvel at the miracle happening to her.

As we sat on the swing one summer evening, I confided to her, “One of these days, you will be rocking your beautiful, perfect child, and suddenly, something will occur to you, about your own mother. It will finally sink in why your mother was strict and demanding and protective and all the things you didn’t want her to be. “You’ll realize, it was not because she was mean or out to ruin your life, as you may have thought at the time. It was all done out of the kind of love you now feel for your own child. Only then will you understand how much YOU were loved.”

A few months later, she called me, tears in her voice. “Mom,” she said, “Tonight it happened. I was rocking the baby and looking at his beautiful face and thinking how much I love him and I suddenly understood how much you loved me. Thank you, mom, thank you so much for loving me SO MUCH.”

Is it all worth it…what you go through to be a mother?

Oh yes, oh yes, indeed!

[Show #290]

Surviving Our Parents

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This week’s radio show is a reminder of how baby boomers miraculously survived the perils of their childhoods. Did you ever realize how at-risk we were? Free wheeling daredevils who lacked the multiple safeguards bestowed on today’s kids. Let me know what you remember of your perilous upbringing.

Surviving Our Parents

Hey you kids out there, born and raised in the 40’s, 50’s or 60’s! Have you ever wondered how we managed to survive this far?

We were born to mothers who smoked or drank while they carried us. Our baby cribs were covered with bright-colored lead based paint. We had no child proof lids on medicine bottles or cabinets. We shared one soft drink among many friends and ate white bread and real butter. We spent pennies on candy and drinks that were pure sugar. But we stayed slim because we were always outside playing.

Boys got a BB gun for their 10^th birthday and nobody got their eye knocked out regardless of what your mom predicted. We rode our bikes without helmets, and hung our heads out car windows, untethered by seat belts. We even rode by the dozens in the open backs of pickup trucks whoopin’ and hollerin’ all the way to the swimming hole. And once there we swung by ropes from trees and dropped into the water wearing no water shoes.

Now, I’m not advocating this kind of fearless shenanigans. Just marveling at how we all survived them to tell about it. Things sure have changed.

But one thing is sure; kids, one day you will find that you survived your parents too!

Show #214

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For Mothers Everywhere: The Consider This Gift CD

In anticipation of Mother’s Day I have recorded a wonderful tribute to mothers I think you’ll enjoy. It’s only a minute and a half. Take a break, click the arrow on the audio player above, and enjoy.

I’ve also put together some of my favorite recordings from the Consider This series into a gift album that’s perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays or any time. It’s available with or without special gift box packaging. Here are the details. The CD has gotten rave reviews, and it’s a marvelous companion for your next road trip:

Consider This Gift CD – Vol 1: A Heartwarming Collection About Life and Love

The gift CD includes dozens of stories, messages, and lessons in short, easy-listening format. Written and narrated by Annette Petrick of the popular radio show, Consider This. Annette presents a refreshing, positive viewpoint wrapped in humor and love. Her delightful short stories and messages will renew your outlook on life, encourage you , and bring you great enjoyment. Her deep insights present new ideas to ponder. You’ll relate to the anecdotes, laugh at the ironies, and weep at the poignant moments she’ll help you recall. Whether tender, humorous, or bold, her fascinating presentations will enrich your day.