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Notes: this is an edited repost of my original post “Mothers: Shaping the Next Generation of Healthy Men”

Mothers,

Do you believe you are shaping our world?

Where are you today, reading this?

I have experienced, heard, and seen, over and over, the influence a mother has on the lives of men and women. The actions of our mothers, showing up in childhood and adult life, shape who we are and who are becoming.

Mothers, YOU ARE powerfully influencing the next generation of men and women entering this world! You CAN give this world healthy, confident, secure, loving, and serving men and women. 

There may be words, both within and outside of you, that try to tell you that you don’t matter, and what you are doing does not have an impact. This is not true. The stories of countless men and women, and my own story, prove this. 

Mothers, YOU are critical! YOU are essential! Come together and talk! Support! Encourage each other! Be encouraged! You are raising sons and daughters who will shape the future!

We would not be here if it wasn’t for you.

Thank you.

Thoughts for Men:

Men, there is unity in this: we are ALL sons. We were wonderfully made and woven together within her. This gift of life is because of her!

Sons, how are you honoring your mother?  Husbands, how are you honoring your wife, using what you learned with your mother? Dads take some time today to talk with your son.

Men, encourage your mothers! Thank them for their role in shaping us.

Thoughts or comments?

Alex Gerber

Gerberxc@gmail.com