Marthan Ellen was born in 1852 and experienced the Civil War, plagues, floods, and droughts during her life. Through it all, she took diligent care of her children. One young, incorrigible son was particularly touched by his mother’s care and love. From his mother, Harry S. Truman learned his love for music, a commitment to hard work, and honesty. Once in the White House he was asked to describe the greatest influences on his life. He answered without hesitation that he was “his mother’s son.” Mattie did live to see her son in the Oval Office. Years later Harry S. Truman said of his mom, “Everything had changed around her, but Mamma Truman had never changed….Her philosophy was simple. You knew right from wrong and you did right, and you always did your best. That’s all there was to it.”
As I’ve asked you to do for the last couple of days – take some time now to reflect on the power your mother has had in your life – and thank her.
Mom, I love you!
Mark
