{clockwise: Jeanine Fisher Crane, Marie Goff Allred, Sharon Kaye Allred Fisher, Sarah Scholes Goff}
I have always loved this photo of me, my mom, my grandma, and great-grandma. Those three women who came before me were amazing examples of strong, righteous women. I love knowing that I am eternally connected to them and many more wonderful women on both sides of my family. I can think of a number of other women who have mothered me and taught me more than they could ever know.
When I was younger my mom had us memorize this poem (which I shared several years ago). It has been passed along from one generation to another and I plan on teaching it to my boys someday.
My mother says she doesn't care
About the color of my hair
Or if my eyes are blue or brown
Or if my nose turns up or down.
It really doesn't matter.
My mother says she doesn't care
If I am dark or I am fair
Or if I'm thin or if I'm fat,
She doesn't fret over things like that.
It really doesn't matter.
But if I cheat or tell a lie
Or do mean things to make folks cry
Or if I'm rude or impolite
And do not try to do what's right,
Then that really matters.
It isn't looks that makes one great,
It's character that seals your fate.
It's what's within your heart you see
That makes or mars your destiny.
And that does really matter.
Happy Mother's Day!!
