The One Flaw in Women

Once again, I'm passing along an email that I recently received. This one comes from my dear friend Debbie. Debbie is an amazing (and I do mean A-MA-ZING) mom of two beautiful boys, one of whom is my youngest son's best friend. Nearly a year ago, though, Debbie and her family moved back to California from Washington. I miss her terribly (good girlfriends are hard to find) and my son, of course, misses his buddy.

Anyway, Debbie sent me this email today and I find it to be 100% true. Read it to the end. It's a great reminder.


Women have strengths that amaze men.

They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.

They sing when they want to cry.

They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.

They fight for what they believe in.

They stand up to injustice.

They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.

They go without so their family can have.

They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.

They love unconditionally.

They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.

They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.

Their hearts break when a friend dies.

They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.

They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.

Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.

They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.

The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.

They bring joy, hope and love.

They have compassion and ideas.

They give moral support to their
family and friends.

Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.


I can't tell you how true this is. We, as women and mothers, are generally first to point out the extreme worth in others but often find ourselves questioning our own. If you're one of those women today, chin up, sister! We all have days when the fatigue gets us down; when the heaviness of a burden (or that growing belly!) just wipes us out. When that happens, I encourage you to breathe. Sounds silly, but do it. Close your eyes and just breathe. Quiet yourself, look inward, and know that you are more precious than any commodity on this earth.