Invisible Mother

It's so easy to feel invisible as a mother. You work hard, quickly, and often silently. You're raising beautiful children, but few see the effort that goes into it . . . . as much of it happens behind closed doors. My mother in law once said to me that, "Motherhood is a thankless job." And it too often is.

While they are often thankless, your works will affect generations. . . . even if they aren't seen or recognized as "your works". You may not always get the recognition, respect, or gratitude that you deserve, but your efforts are worth more than any of those - and the rewards of your sacrifice and labors will be eternal. Keep building the great things that you are, even if you're doing it without being noticed.

President David O. McKay (1873–1970): “[The] ability and willingness properly to rear children, the gift to love, and eagerness … to express it in soul development, make motherhood the noblest office or calling in the world. She who can paint a masterpiece or write a book that will influence millions deserves the admiration and the plaudits of mankind; but she who rears successfully a family of healthy, beautiful sons and daughters, whose influence will be felt through generations to come, … deserves the highest honor that man can give, and the choicest blessings of God” (Gospel Ideals [1954], 453–54).

You are creating something far greater than a masterpiece! Thank you, thank you - for making tomorrow's tomorrows bigger and brighter. Your children do and will shine - just as their beautiful and inspiring mother!

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