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30 Things Moms All Over the World Have in Common that We’re Thankful For

We are so thankful for our moms, and their love is no different no matter where they are in the world.

1. Thank you for putting me to bed after I’d fall asleep mid-bite during lunchtime.

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2. For cleaning my favorite shirt 473 times a day because I didn’t understand the phrase, “I just washed that.”

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3. For putting me in the shopping cart and then taking me out every 47 seconds when we would go shopping because making up my mind wasn’t one of my strengths.

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4. For doing whatever it took to make sure there was food in the cupboards.

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5. For making the best food. Even top ramen tastes better when you make it.

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6. For teaching me how to do the dishes…which looking back might have been done more for your benefit than mine… but still I am so thankful.

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7. For teaching me that what I wear isn’t as important as who I am

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8. For not letting me go out in public with a spaghetti sauce mustache

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9. For taming my hair…even when I won’t sit still.

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10. For choosing life…

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11. For introducing me to my Creator.

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12. For the doctors waiting rooms, the medicine, the holding me until I fall asleep, and all the tears that have soaked your shirt.

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13. For making me eat my fruits and veggies…well…what was left of what I wasn’t able to sneak to the dog under the table.

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14. For playing WITH me and not just sending me outside.

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15. For supporting me in the good moments…

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16. …and holding me in bad ones.

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17. For teaching me the power of prayer.

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18. For helping me through the morning routines, at least, that’s what we called it. I know ‘Morning Mayhem’ is probably a more accurate title.

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19. For helping me find shoes that match (for the most part), helping me get them on the right feet (for the most part), and for tying them for me.

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20. For being the grammar police with my homework. I guess you were right, I would thank you someday for doing that.

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21. For loving me so selflessly and meeting every need, no matter how demanding.

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22. For using tickling tactics to strengthen my bladder control.

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23. For the time outs. At the time, they were so unfair, now I have kids…you were too nice.

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24. For teaching me how to provide for my own family.

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25. For getting candy-flavored cough medicine that made that disgusting taste a little more bearable.

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26. For walking me to school. Uphill. Both Ways.

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27. For teaching me that blisters and sweat are a gift, not a curse.

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28. For leading with your actions more than your words.

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29. For making your arms a safe zone and not complaining when I’d drool on you.

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30. For loving me the way that you do!!!

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Take a moment to thank that powerful, gracious, funny, loving, intelligent, and caring woman who made a difference in your life. While you’re at it, why not sponsor a child and their mother in a developing country. Your donation helps her provide for her child not just with food but also with the Gospel.

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Lairs Johnston
Lairs Johnstonhttp://www.faithit.com
Lairs is the chief of sinners, saved by grace, with a life that just goes to show you God can use anyone. His passions are fighting sex trafficking, talking about depression, and helping high school students have a voice. He may only be 28 and a half but he can read at a 30 year old level.

“It’s Not Easy”: An Honest Letter to My Husband on Valentine’s Day

"Here we are, 24 times we have celebrated Valentine’s Day... I feel like I am just lately really getting to know you."

Jimmy Carter: A Life of Faith, Service, and Legacy

Longest-living President Jimmy Carter has lived an incredible life rooted in deep Christian faith. From his time as the 39th President of the United States to his global humanitarian efforts, Jimmy Carter's legacy is one that honors God and country.

Lauren Daigle Returns to the ‘American Idol’ Stage That Rejected Her to Sing Multi-Platinum Hit “Look Up, Child”

Lauren Daigle returned to 'American Idol' to perform her hit song "Look Up, Child" for millions of fans—some in the audience and some watching from home.