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Category: Motherly Meditations

Reminisce with us as we share the thoughtful insights and words of wisdom from the women who shaped our lives. Connect with us as we share our own personal insights.

On Having Enough

By Emily Hester Posted on May 1, 2017 Posted in Motherly Meditations No Comments

When I hear the saying “Mama’s cleaning house” it reminds me of what my mom, Nelda Grace LaPrarie Adams, used to say when she’d had enough: “No more Mr. Nice Mom!”

On Relaxing into Things

On Relaxing into Things

By Jennifer Dee Adams Posted on February 9, 2016 Posted in Motherly Meditations No Comments

Waking up in the middle of the night to a feeling of calm and deep peace. It reminds me of a scripture that my granny embodied, the one about being given a peace that “surpasses all understanding.” I know she …

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On Stepping Out, The Water’s Fine!

On Stepping Out, The Water’s Fine!

By Jennifer Dee Adams Posted on January 3, 2016 Posted in Motherly Meditations No Comments Tagged with authenticity, bravery

Perhaps the dark force that always slapped your hand every time you tried to step into your authenticity is no longer there. The voice that told you, “That’s just the way things are. That’s just how the world operates.” It …

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On The Tie That Binds

On The Tie That Binds

By Jennifer Dee Adams Posted on January 2, 2016 Posted in Motherly Meditations No Comments Tagged with Letting Go, Loss, Love

To try to keep something only for ourselves is not truly loving it. The minute we tell the world, “This thing/person/land is only mine,” we risk a big loss. I get what the saying means if you truly love someone …

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On Purpose

By Emily Hester Posted on August 9, 2014 Posted in Motherly Meditations No Comments Tagged with Purpose

“It is a great thing to believe that your life is in the hands of God and that He is working out his purpose through you. It is a greater thing to give your life over to that purpose.” — …

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On Patience

By Emily Hester Posted on November 21, 2013 Posted in Motherly Meditations No Comments Tagged with Nelda LaPrarie Adams

Our mother, Nelda, shared her thoughts on patience through this handwritten note found in her bible: “Patience – The ability to dwell gladly in the present moment when you have a reason to desire to depart from it” — Nelda …

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On Showing Mercy

By Emily Hester Posted on September 23, 2013 Posted in Motherly Meditations No Comments Tagged with Dee LaPrarie Wright Bass, Forgiveness

“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. Be merciful, …

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On the Importance of Remembering

By Emily Hester Posted on September 8, 2013 Posted in Motherly Meditations No Comments Tagged with Remembering

I think these words by my dear sister, Jennifer, rings so true as we reflect on the anniversary of 9/11. People can be taught, manipulated, and intimidated into forgetting, but they can’t be forced to, if they choose not to do so. …

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On Siblings

By Jennifer Dee Adams Posted on August 12, 2013 Posted in Motherly Meditations No Comments Tagged with Nelda, Siblings

Our mother, Nelda, used to say, “You will always have each other.”

On Expressing Delight

On Expressing Delight

By Emily Hester Posted on August 5, 2013 Posted in Motherly Meditations No Comments Tagged with Dee, Granny, Reminiscing

After watching a good television show, our granny, Dee, used to express delight by saying “Shoo” while she clapped her hands and threw her right arm and leg in the air.

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