What will they see?

I found this very inspiring poem here. It goes along with what I said in my joy and contentment piece.

Infant of mine,
What will you see,
As I wash your skin and change your clothes?
Eyes that are focused on the next task, or eyes filled with the wonder of you?

Toddler of mine,
What will you see,
As my head bends over yours and we brush your teeth?
Will you see a mouth turned down, a brow furrowed with thought,
Or a quick smile, just for you?

Little boys of mine,
What will you hear?
Words that seep with tiredness and frustration,
Or encouragement that you really can be the good boys
You want to be?

Daughters of mine,
What will you learn?
That mothering is a chore, a burden, a list,
Or a fulfilling, joyful job, worthy of your life’s attention?

Strapping sons of mine,
What will you observe?
A woman eager to control, to keep you under her thumb,
Or a mentor eager to disciple by example, a helping hand?

Husband of mine,
What will you find?
A spirit that is hard to please, a distant soul,
Or warm arms to welcome you as you walk in the door?
It is humbling, frightening of sorts, to realize that I create the majority of the memories that my family will carry with them regarding home. How have I framed that memory for each individual? Will their childhood have been filled with one of love and warmth, or of mommy simply “doing her job?” Will their adolescent years be full of good times, or will they be years of bad recollections? Will they grow up to desire a family for themselves, or will they believe that the cost of a child is much too high in terms of time, work, and finances? And my husband, if I were to be called home tomorrow, what would his memories of me be?
Have I, through the help of the Holy Spirit, given my best for these I love?
Isn’t it good to know that we do not walk this path alone?
His mercies are new every morning!

The Virtuous Wife

"The heart of her husband trusteth in her"

What makes one a virtuous wife? Share your ideas on what makes a holy wife, a loving wife, a serving wife, a Godly wife, a Catholic wife.


The perfect wife strives to bring her husband closer to God. She works hard to aid him on the road to holiness. There must be great respect for his headship. She does not grumble, complain or murmur when he makes a decision. She respects him and serves him. She owes him a debt which the Church calls the "marital debt". She bears his children and raises them to heaven. She protects what is his in the practice of modesty. She does all in the best interest of her husband and this is why he trusts in her.