Real Life Real Faith Women Walking By Faith May/June 2016 | Page 35

YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH

“MOM’S ON THE MOVE!”
TERRI JACKSON CARSON
Moms are special. On any given coaching
session women share their life’s
circumstances, challenges and or situations
in life. Most of these women are moms; many
of whom have experienced, divorce,
depressions, some types(s) of domestic
violence and or disease. Nonetheless, they are
women who have a relationship with their
child or children that they have raised,
adopted and or given birth.
I asked a group of young teens 15 to 18 yrs to describe
MOM. The responses were supportive, loving, nurturing,
coach, everything, superwoman, good listener, warrior,
amazing, doctor, the rock, the real MVP, angel, and last
but not least, a woman who puts her children first before
her needs. Proverbs 22:6 Start children off the way they
should go and even when they are old they will not turn
from it. This is a scripture that surely reveals itself as
children mature into adolescents to adults. When a child
is recognized for their accomplishments and or efforts at
any age, you often hear, “Love you MOM!” or some type of
recognition of MOM. Truly a proud moment which reflects
the love and efforts consistently a MOM has shown and
given over the years of loving and raising her children or
child. A wonderful sense of gratitude.

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I have coined a phrase when coaching a mom of
consistency in the betterment of her children and that is,
“Moms on the Move” - always in constant motion, taking
actions steps to achieve what is best for the children and
family. That could consist of planning a family vacation,
scheduling physician appointments, grocery list and
dinner for the week, trips to grandma and or car pool next
week to soccer practice. Nonetheless, listening to the life
of a MOM is different yet similar, and the biggest request,
wish and or desire of a MOM is to have more time to relax,
go to spa, have less stress, and or vacation. Still before any
of that takes place, the number one priority for most
MOMS is their children’s needs, no matter what the age,
where they live, and or their life’s circumstances. It’s in
their DNA. For example, when you hear a child call out
“Mom!” out in public every mother turns her head as if it
could be her child and stays in that stage of awareness to
see if that child is in need of assistance. It’s an instant
instinct that is embedded in the soul. Its automatic
response is it’s time to take action and nurture/love a child
and fulfill the need (s). The beauty of it all is the needs of
the children are met due to the design and unique
woman of God created. Proverbs 31: 25-30.
When I asked the same teens if money was not an option
how would you celebrate their MOM on Mother’s Day.
Many responded, a day at the spa, shopping spree and
dinner, a night on the town, breakfast in bed, family day at
the beach, whatever she wished, a trip to her favorite city;
New York. What they said was beautiful to hear and it was
good to know how grateful the children were for their
MOM’s.

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