We hear a lot of talk about “best” and “greatest”. No doubt, we often use those words when they aren’t actually appropriate. I suppose if we had a contest trying to find the “Best Mother” most people would vote for their own mother. That’s natural. But it’s not always true.
I loved my mother with all of my heart. Were she alive today I would honor her. But I can’t honestly say that she was the best mother who ever lived. None of us know who the “best mother” is. Only God can figure that out. What I can tell you is this. The “Best Mother” that I know is my wife. I didn’t say she was perfect (she married me), but I said she is the best mother that “I know”. I can say that because I know her—better than anyone else on earth. I know her better than her parents did or better than any of our children. I know what she has been through. I know what she has overcome. I know what she has done. Others think they know her-I really do.
I’ve known a lot of wonderful women, but in my opinion my wife is the best mother that I know. I’ve watched her (even occasionally helped-LOL) raise eight children and I’ve been the recipient of her love, forgiveness, help, etc. for fifty years. I’ve witnessed her faithfulness to Christian duty and her dedication to the Lord’s church. I’ve seen her press on even in the face of poor health, unruly children, and a foolish husband. I’ve seen her do without so others wouldn’t have to do without. I’ve seen her come to the defense of her husband and children when they were being attacked. And, I’ve watched her remain silent when it was the lady-like (Christian) thing to do. I’ve watched her minister to others when she needed someone to help her. I’ve noticed that she didn’t forget others when it was obvious that they had forgotten her. So, I don’t hesitate when I say, the best mother I know is the mother of my children-my wife! I LOVE YA BABY!