A Mother's Beatitudes
· Blessed is the mother who understands her child, for she shall inherit a kingdom of memories.
· Blessed is the mother who knows how to comfort, for she shall possess a child's devotion.
· Blessed is the mother who guides by the path of righteousness, for she shall be proud of her offspring.
· Blessed is the mother who is never shocked, for she shall receive confidences.
· Blessed is the mother who teaches respect, for she shall be respected.
· Blessed is the mother who emphasizes the good and minimizes the bad, for in like manner the child himself shall make evaluations.
· Blessed is the mother who treats her child as she would be treated, for her home shall be filled with happiness.
· Blessed is the mother who answers simply the startling questions, for she shall always be trusted.
· Blessed is the mother who has character strong enough to withstand the thoughtless remarks and resentments of the growing child,
for, in due time, she shall be honored.
Leonora Zearfoss
· Blessed is the mother who understands her child, for she shall inherit a kingdom of memories.
· Blessed is the mother who knows how to comfort, for she shall possess a child's devotion.
· Blessed is the mother who guides by the path of righteousness, for she shall be proud of her offspring.
· Blessed is the mother who is never shocked, for she shall receive confidences.
· Blessed is the mother who teaches respect, for she shall be respected.
· Blessed is the mother who emphasizes the good and minimizes the bad, for in like manner the child himself shall make evaluations.
· Blessed is the mother who treats her child as she would be treated, for her home shall be filled with happiness.
· Blessed is the mother who answers simply the startling questions, for she shall always be trusted.
· Blessed is the mother who has character strong enough to withstand the thoughtless remarks and resentments of the growing child,
for, in due time, she shall be honored.
Leonora Zearfoss
