Mother's Influence On My Life

The connection between my parents must have been a truly rare and precious one indeed. For as I grew up, Mother's vivid descriptions of my Father gave me insights not only of who he was, what he valued, and his character; but also of her abiding love for him. Her expressions of admiration and devotion fostered a vision of the kind of man I wanted to be.

Mother's reflections and vision of my father, gave me a deep seated set of values, priorities, and understandings that have carried me for sixty years. Mother taught me the importance of love, loyalty, hope, and family.

I am sure Mother was disappointed in me from time to time, but even her correction was gentle. When she spoke, she seemed to have a magical way of changing my whole perspective.

Mother insisted that all things are possible. If I would just set my mind and heart on doing something and worked at it long enough; nothing is impossible. There have been many times when I felt that such thinking was just wishful thinking. Yet, although I struggled in school, I set my sights on college and graduated with honors. After sixty years, Mother is still right. The possibilities are endless.

Mother had an impact on everything often without ever saying a word. When I think back to my youthful romantic life, I do not remember Mom every saying anything about the girls I dated. When I got engaged, it was no different.

Then I was having second thoughts. I was feeling trapped, pressured, and uncertain. I remember it vividly; I was in my bedroom stressing out over the matter. Mother came up the stairs and stepped into the room. I remember her life changing words to this day, "You know. You do not have to get married." In that instant I felt a load lifted and a fresh breath of air filled my lungs. Mother changed my whole future in simple words.

I did get married to another girl a couple of years later. With that one sentence, she have be a great marriage and family of five children and nine grandchildren. A year or so ago, I was thanking Mom for her help. I learned that she had been very worried about me and shared things I never knew before.

Mother is now ninety three years old. She has been faithful to her church since I can remember. She practices a quiet prayerful faith that inspires more by example than by noisy declarations. Her faith has never noticeably wavered.

Life was often difficult for Mom. A widow with five children, Mom faced huge challenges. The problems she faced over the years might have crushed her spirit, but Mother overcame them all.

Yet, Mom taught me that while we all face problems and challenges; we must make the best of the situations at the time. Her confident and positive outlook and example have buoyed me repeatedly. She placed within me a deep sense that there are still more good things to come. She was able to find the good and the fulfilling in the haystack of life.

Today, when I face challenges I think of Mother. Her grace and courage inspire me to look forward. Her example encourages me to keep going even in tough times. Somehow I do believe better days lie ahead.

Mother inspired me with a vision of family and the values of love, commitment, and endurance.

Thank you Mother for all you have given me.

By: David Trumble

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