Mother's Day

Things I learned from my mother (and am still learning to apply to my own life):

• Serve others, even when it's not comfortable and nobody notices.
• Love your spouse ... all the time.
• Invest in your children, even when they don't appreciate it.
• If you have a problem, pray about it.
• TV is for losers—read instead.
• If you're a good reader, you'll be a good writer. If you're a good writer, you can cover up your other weaknesses by communicating well.
• Don't make excuses for yourself.
• Spanking works.

Of course there are many other things my mother taught me--directly and indirectly--but these are a few that came to my mind today as I was thinking about what a good mother I have. She invested so much in her children, at the expense of her own personal comfort and career aspirations. I don't use the word "sacrifice," because I don't think she sees it that way. It is just part of who she is. And that's why I love her. Happy Mother's day, Mother!