Here we go again with another “Five Minute Friday” post! To learn more about “Five Minute Friday” (FMF), check out the linked 
image here. Basically, each week there’s a word given for you to write about. You start writing, no back-tracking, editing, etc. At the end of 5 minutes, you stop. Then you post it, and share in the community of words that were birthed during these 24-ish hours. It’s cool stuff.
So here’s this week’s response to the phrase: ” what mama did ” (That’s what I went with, at least….because it was hard to pick “a word” without doing a buncha thinking ahead of time.)
What to choose from? What to write about? My mom will totally end up reading this, because that’s the kinda mom she is. Even at 31 years old, she still keeps tabs on who this young boy has become. That’s what mama did. That’s what mama does.
She never allowed my lot (or hers, or ours, for that matter) to be chosen by what life handed us. As a single mom of 5 for many years, she had humility to know there was something we needed that was beyond what she could offer.
She was a “Mama Bear”, and the kind that gave it a definition. Yet she knew her cubs wouldn’t be whole without something larger. She kept us involved in the Church and life-transforming liturgy (the work of the people). She connected us with opportunities that called greatness into, and out of us. She even found a man who had a lot of experience calling that greatness out of people, and he invited us to be his children as well…as he made her his bride. Certainly she was capable of much – going back to school, starting a new career, caring for a large family at the same time. But one of the greatest things that mama did? She pointed her children to a bigger picture of Hope for tomorrow – based not in human accomplishments, but a solid Hope in something Christ-ish. 
Done.
There ya’ go mom. And it’s not even Mother’s Day. 
Posted by Debi Stangeland (@DebiStangeland) on February 22, 2013 at 12:15 am
Thanks for sharing. She sounds like a keeper.
Posted by Wick on February 22, 2013 at 12:18 am
I suppose she is…..:) Thanks for stopping by, Debi!
Posted by lonistel on February 22, 2013 at 1:30 am
She pointed her children to a bigger picture of Hope for tomorrow – based not in human accomplishments, but a solid Hope in something Christ-ish
I hope and pray my children will say this of me someday. You have blessed your mom, which I am sure will make her heart leap for joy.
Posted by Wick on February 22, 2013 at 10:05 am
A great goal for a parent, for sure. Thanks for reading Lonistel!
Posted by Miaa on February 22, 2013 at 7:20 am
Oh, Wick
I have so much respect for your mom. Raising kids is not easy, but to do it alone must have been quite a challenge. But, I am glad she knew who her Father was and pointing you all to Him. I also think she must be so proud of her son who is just a loving, good parent as she has been!
Much love
Mia
Posted by Wick on February 22, 2013 at 10:06 am
Definitely. Thanks Mia, always encouraging to have you come by!
Posted by Momma Bear on February 22, 2013 at 9:48 am
Thank You dear,! Once you are a Mom,, Everyday,, is Mother’s Day,, Love You,, Proud of You..
Momma Bear..
Posted by Wick on February 22, 2013 at 10:07 am
Haha…glad to have you come by as well, Momma Bear. Love you.
Posted by Laura @ Pruning Princesses on February 22, 2013 at 9:17 pm
Love that I stopped by late enough to see Momma Bear’s comment! What a great legacy your mother is leaving. She really couldn’t hope to be more.
Posted by Wick on February 23, 2013 at 9:34 am
Good timing, Laura! Thanks for coming by!!!