I drive by this statue every day. Last year I snapped this photo as the sun descended while I waited for Peter to come out of CCD. I am a very mediocre Catholic even though my heart is in the right place. But when I see this statue I realize how beautiful the relationship is between a mother and a child. I love how the baby Jesus is touching his mother's face and in her eyes, he is perfect. As mothers, we gain strength from and for our children. Everything that we do is for their benefit. The kids look to us for everything putting the weight of the world on our shoulders. I know a few mothers going through some very difficult illnesses lately. I see how they look to their children for strength to fight their battles. Their children give them hope and necessity that tomorrow they will be better. For those that read this little blog, please help me send the 911 call to God that these moms find strength to heal so they can watch their children grow.
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