By now, you know the STORY of the Mother Letter Project. See the FAQs for more information.
On Wednesdays, I’d like to share letters that I find particularly moving. This week, I received my first letter from a man! I thought it might be a good word of encouragement for you mothers out there who wonder what we men think when we leave the house.
Dear Mother (of my son),
Day after day, I walk out the door in the morning. I entrust you with the joy of my life. His day is filled with your presence, his mind with your voice, his heart with your love. I trust you completely.
Day after day, I walk out the door in the morning. I lay my parenting duties aside, becoming that other person I am while I’m gone. I leave the day to you, to teach and guide and nourish. To scream and weep and fume. To dance and sing and laugh out loud. I trust you completely.
Day after day, I walk out the door in the morning, thanking God for the mother you are. I delight with Him in your determination. I take joy with Him in your understanding. I rejoice with Him in your love. I trust you completely.
Day after day, I walk out the door in the morning, and I trust you completely.
I always will.
John
LETTER AND PLEDGE UPDATE:
So far, we have received 24 letters or commitments, and 15 pledges. Not bad for a little over 1 week’s work. Let’s keep moving!
Have fun and be encouraged. Remember, it may not be Christmas, but it is Mother’s Day!
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Very encouraging. We Moms can never hear enough from our hubbies that they think we’re doing a good job.
this letter is beautiful.
i love your mother letters project; what a priceless gift.
thanks for sharing both.