On Wed, 2008-05-07 at 16:58 -0700, Taniela Sila wrote:
>  Moms, did you ever question your value as a role model, caretaker,
> administer of hugs and Band-Aids? I think we all have in today's
> climate of "do more, get more, have more." Many of us work to bring
> home a paycheck and others work for our sanity. Have you ever wondered
> if your children were better off with the babysitter than you?
> Scientific studies are beginning to point to the overwhelming value of
> a mother's love, hugs and support. Nannies, babysitters and relatives
> are terrific. They just aren't as terrific as Mom.

> I think moms can work at home, be homemakers or work outside of the
> home and still be great moms. The most important part of mothering is
> being there for our children. Maybe your sacrifice is going to work
> but spending your precious little free time reading your child a
> bedtime story every night, taking him to the park on Saturdays or
> chaperoning your daughter's school dance. What matters is our input,
> confidence in our roles as mothers, knowing we are the best person for
> the role and to understand how valuable we are to society.

> Pat yourselves on the backs moms you've accomplished a miracle!
> There is no greater sacrifice on earth, in my opinion, than making the
> decision to be a parent. Know how important you are. Know that your
> children need you to be as solid an individual as you can be. Therein
> lies your strength as a mother, whether you spend the day at home or
> in an office. We are all exceptional women in our motherhood.