Well, Mother’s Day is less than a week away. In honor of that very special holiday, I’ll be posting a new blog each day this week about moms – specifically the power of a mother. Each day I’ll highlight a famous person and how their mother impacted them in a huge way. Be sure to check back in each day for the latest story of a great mom!
The Power of a Mother Pt. 1
Jennie was an engaging woman who married into the British aristocracy. Yet, for her, marriage was not fancy balls and high society. Her husband suffered from a serious mental illness and his emotional neglect for his children was real. But Jennie worked hard to develop strength and character in her children. Her son became legendary for both. In 1940 Winston Churchill faced the Nazi military juggernaut alone. American and Russia had yet to enter the war, and his fortitude came from a surprising source. During those years his thought were often of his mother and the way in which she handled the challenges and difficulties that had plagued her life. “My mother made a brilliant impression upon my childhood’s eye,” he wrote in his memoirs My Early Life. “She shone for me like the Evening Star.”
Take some time now to reflect on the power the power your mother has in your life — and thank her.
See you tomorrow!
Mark
