The Family Proclamation
states that “Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their
children.” This weighty responsibility
begins even before a child is born and never ends. Mothers nurture when they protect their
children from harm, both physical and spiritual. Mothers nurture when they train and educate
their children. They nurture when they support
and encourage their children as they learn at home and school. They also nurture when they feed their
children---over and over and over again.
The journey of motherhood
and nurturing can be long and hard. It
doesn’t end when children leave home, but continues on and extends to grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. Mothers can
even nurture those who are not related to them.
In this technological age,
when mothers need help with mothering or nurturing they turn to blogs. Sometimes called Mommy blogs, they have
become quite popular, especially in Utah.
In fact the Deseret News reported that “new Moms who blog seem to
transition into parenthood with a greater sense of social support and
connection.” (Deseret News, January 7, 2012)
Recently I read about a
“Mommy blog” called 71toes. It is
written by Shawni Pothier, the daughter of Richard and Linda Eyre. The Eyres have taught and lectured on
families for decades. Another daughter, Saren
is the co-founder of PowerofMoms.com. For
some candid comments on motherhood and nurturing, log on!
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