I get the privilege of calling Dorette Schaal my mom. Most people who know her know that she has a heart for God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), a heart for hospitality (making people feel welcome and comfortable), and a heart for encouragement (helping people know that they can do it)- the combination of these traits both inspires me to be like her and blesses me because I know her.

In this Eword, I ask my mom a little about her experience as a mother and I throw in my two cents as an aunt and dog mom ;)

Moms, I can't imagine how often what you do is under appreciated, but I want you to know that there is nothing like growing up with a mom that believes in you and loves you wholeheartedly - I have so many good things to say about parents that stand on the (figurative and literal) front lines for their kids, parents that break unhealthy cycles of living before their kids ever have to deal with it, parents that pray for their kids, and parents that show their kids how good God is and what a joy it is to serve Him.

*Also parents who remind their kids to wash their hands after they go to the bathroom.

We honor you this week, moms, the world will see the fruit of your labor for generations.

-Leah