That's What Mothers Do

That's What Mothers Do

by Margaret Cagle

God gives mothers precious children
To cherish, enjoy, and love.
We care for them and meet their needs
With help from our God above.

Our lives now include baby formula
And diapers stacked so high.
We are alert morning, noon, and night
To that baby's slightest cry.

When every one else is sound asleep,
And the baby they do not hear,
A mother's ear is very fine-tuned
And hears that baby so dear.

Mothers can't wait for the day to come
When baby's first word is said.
She waits to hear a call for "mommy,"
But baby says "daddy" instead.

The years of childhood pass so fast.
They out-grow clothes and shoes.
They develop personalities all their own,
And so many friends they choose.

Then we are faced with the challenge
Of rearing them through their teens.
They seem to be competing with friends.
They want to buy designer jeans.

Mothers must often pray for each child.
Yes, we must fervently pray each day
For each child to be saved at an early age,
And that each child will go the right way.

Christian mothers do not stop praying
When those children reach adulthood too.
Those dear mothers' prayers will continue
For that's what Christian mothers do.

Author: MARGARET CAGLE