When The Circus Comes to Town
by Marie B.
Where is my Wonder Woman costume when I need it?
Every mom needs a Wonder Woman outfit for those days when you need to multi-task.
Moms are jugglers, trying to keep so many balls in the air. We juggle kids activities, drive them to and fro, feed them, balance the budget, take care of other family expectations, while doing other work or ministry on the side, and keeping track of deadlines and bills payment.
So kids everywhere, here’s the truth:
Your mother is a juggler. She balances daily demands and schedules.
She is also an acrobat. She can sprint to catch that toddler, who insists on climbing up that kitchen counter; or poking his tiny finger inside electric outlets.
She is a weight-lifter. She balances one baby at her hip, while carrying a heavy baby bag of diapers, medicines, and toys. And groceries. And laundry. And other kids in tow.
She is a lion-tamer. Whether it’s a toddler’s temper tantrums or a teenager’s angst and emotions, when there are fights among siblings, she’ll find a way to tame those little and big roars.
So kids, if you wonder why your home is a Circus. . . wonder no more.
In your home lives a Juggler. Acrobat. Weight-Lifter. Lion-Tamer all rolled in 1 package called MOM.
Yes, life can be a circus. You’re part of it.
But wait . . . There’s more!
She is a nurse, doctor, and hospital all in one. She knows where the band aids are, and who’s allergic to what. She kisses away the tears and fears, and consults with specialists for every symptom she sees.
She is a GPS. She instinctively knows where each child is, and who is getting into mischief because the room suddenly is too quiet. Even when her growing son or daughters cell phone is out of reach; that child will never be out of mom’s reach.
She is a miracle worker. Schools supplies for projects magically appear, even past mall hours. Budgets get stretched. People get fed. Outfits for proms, parties, etc. are purchased.
She is a 7Eleven, open 24 hours. Familiar with sleep-deprivation. Her mother radar is always on, even when she sleeps. Ever alert for sleeping babies, or adult kids coming home later than expected.
That is where eye bags come from.
She is a networker. Discovering contacts for every need-scholarship funds, investment opportunities, relationship builders, and travel bargains.
She is a soldier. Storming the gates of heaven with her prayers for each and every member of her troop. She is the widow in the Bible, unceasingly banging at the door of the judge. She is the discerner of which friends are good for her kids, and which are from enemy lines.
She is a pitt bull, who will never let go of God’s promises despite the injuries of the past, or the disappointments of the present. Her faith is tightly clenched in the faithfulness of God.
M.O.M.
Master of Magic.
Maker of Miracles.
Molder of Memories.
Maker of Me.
A MOM can take many forms and shapes.
She may be your wife, the mother of your children.
For many, she may be your natural mother.
For others, she may be the person that adopted you and cared for you, when your natural mother was absent or unsupportive.
She may be a sister, an aunt, mother-in-law, a grandma. A godly, female friend.
As we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, let’s honor these brave women.
Let’s celebrate, that the circus has come to town, and we are privileged to witness these loving, unpredictable characters called Moms.
Celebrate the Juggler-Acrobat-Weight Lifter-and-Lion Tamers in our lives.
And let’s remind them that, above and beyond all these wonderful traits they possess, they will always be:
God’s Daughter.
Yes MOM, you are His child and He will never let you go.
He is the Ultimate Miracle Worker. Multi-Tasker. Commander-in-chief of your Army.
Watcher of your child.
Mom, despite all your wonderful qualities, you’re not the Savior of your world.
Jesus is. And He has promised never to let you go.
Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.
Isaiah 49:15
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.
Isaiah 40:11 NLT