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What is required of motherhood?
Should I make a list?
I dont think a list is necessary. Anyone who every desired, wanted or has been a mother knows this list. Its a beautiful list, that Jehovah gave us, that is made up in our DNA. We know what to do, even when never done before. We know how, with limited means. We want to, because it feels good in our heart. We cuddle, because they coo's. We tickle, because they giggle. We feed, because they "mmmm...yummy." All these things come naturally. The scriptures say "Lack of natural affection."
Natural.....
Affection....
Something that comes NATURALLY. Breathing comes naturally. Bathroom breaks come naturally. Walking, writing, blinking, digesting, growing, etc all come naturally. And apparently...AFFECTION. comes naturally.
Affection: A gentle feeling of fondness
Naturally having a gentle feeling of fondness. I have seen deers, give birth in the wild. She rocks and walks and out plops this little fawn. She licks and cuddles and coos and provides for the young. It had to be the most gentle thing I've ever seen. Even a mother cat. She will purr after her birth. A welcoming song to her young, as they learn to suckle.
Could a mother deer walk away from her young? Can she have LACK of natural affection?
meya, I love your post. I feel the same way about natural affection...it's a gift from Jehovah. I feel such love for my children it almost hurts...I just want them to love Jehovah, find out what amazing things they are capable of and have the best life possible. That helps me along the way when I have to be the "enforcer" which is more of a challenge for me. I ask myself, "How would Jesus teach a child having this attitude or situation?" Sometimes, I really don't know, but I remember that he taught out of love and did not do so in anger or aggravation....so much to learn and practice!
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