I thought alot about Mary and her strength as a mother to the Savior of the world. How big of a responsibility she had to nurture Jesus Christ. What types of things prepared such a woman? It didn't start when the angel appeared and told them that she would be carrying the Savior, it started way before that. I believe that everyone has a specific calling on earth and for ALL women, it is to be mothers (if not mothers, show motherly kindness to all God's children).
I had attended a missionary farewell yesterday (Sister Nancy Otukolo) and something she testified to was the strength of her mother. I, too, admire the attributes of this very woman, Linda. For the past few years I have been best friends with her daughters and I have seen her faithfully live through trials and 'never did she doubt God and question His love for her family.' SHE IS AN AMAAAZING WOMAN and I love her for who she is and how she has reared her children.
My mother is a similar character...my mum's name pretty much explains who she is: Tuimoeofa, which means, faith and love. Growing up, I would be so annoyed with the advice she'd give me because alot of those times, they weren't aligned with what I wanted to hear. But now that I am a grown woman, I've learned that she has been through similar things before me. So I've taken her time and teachings much more seriously than I have before. I mean, I'm not going to lie, there are STILL things we disagree on, but I know she is just looking out for my best interest. My mum is a woman of integrity, faith, diligence, love, etc. For my 5 brothers and I, hands down to her for putting up with us. Love mi madre:)
I was just talking to another mother this morning, Sinai Patetefa...I was praising her for how good of a mother she is to her kids. How willing they are to talk to her as if she were their sister. "Lei, they don't tell me everything but I tell them to do so even if I like it or not, etc..." I admire Nai so much because she has ten billion kids (lol jk, 6 beautiful kids) and the way she rears them is just amazing to me. My bf and I always talk about how she always dresses her kids up when they go places, the older ones could talk to her as if they were cool but definitely respect her as a mother, committed to their activities (school, church or extra-curricular), etc. I believe that the "anga" or way of a child comes a lot from the parenting and Nai has done a great job! Hope my kids are as sweet as them and not some little brats....yikes! lol.
I've been seeing a lot of young mothers lately, most of being my friends. At the farewell I reunited with the twins- Lynn and Jenn who both have one kid and Jenn has another on the way. SO FREAKIN CUTE!:) I kept telling Jenn, "Oh I wish that was my belly!" LOL. Through recent cases of seeing young mothers, I think to myself, "why am I not a mother yet? I am so jealous of all my friends who are married and have kids already? What's wrong with me?" Okay, many of you might be saying, "Oh trust, you can wait! Have fun while you can! You have tons of time!" But seriously, if there is any calling in the world that I long to have and know I have to prepare for, it is to be a mother. Oh how I long for that day...hahaha, dramatic much? I know....
I guess the Lord has other callings for me to achieve before then...the whole "Miss Tonga" calling has been amazing, and yes I do consider it a blessing. Everything that is placed before me, I always acknowledge God for it. I take it as Him using me through this title as an instrument to share my testimony, be an example, and serve a particular group of people. Maybe this is a step in preparing to be a mother? Or a wife? Or a window to see different ways of motherhood...I have seen mothers in the islands and I've taken notes... many of them are working mothers. 3 main women that I admire are Tafolosa, Clare, and Siangana. The interesting thing about their business is that it is owned by women and they have a common ground that their children always come first. I just love this! So whatever experiences I get through this title, I know that I must take it as it adds on to the growth and shaping of a better character.
THERE ARE TONS OF MOTHERS WHO SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STRENGTH! IF YOU ARE ONE, THANK YOU AND KEEP IT UP!
Anyways, all in all- Christmas is always a beautiful holiday! This holiday, not only was significant for the life of our Savior, but also the sacrifices of our mothers and the preparations of motherhood for women (hopefully for me, it's in the near future lol).
OFA LAHI ATU!
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