For the next several days I will be posting about the World Congress of Families. This year it is being held in Sydney, Australia.  Remember how we helped to raise funds for Angela to attend? She is sending daily reports of the presentations, interviews she is able to have, and more. I am excited to share with you what she is experiencing. There are so many around the world - politicians, religious leaders, community organizers, trained professionals, and others - who are dedicated to defending the family. I will try to post each day's events in order so you are not reading them backwards as you scroll down. I have broken up Angela's summaries into several posts so it isn't overwhelming to see a HUGE post. Remember, if you have any questions you would like her to ask when she gives her interviews, leave them in the comments and I will pass them along to her.

Mother's Day Goodness

A few goodies about mothers I wanted to share with you. First is a new Bible video "Mary, the Mother of Jesus."


Next is this song by Calee Reed. Her mother died last year of cancer. This is a tribute she wrote to her mother. All proceeds from the sale of "She Put the Music in Me" will be donated to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation.



Elspeth Young has completed another beautiful painting, "Bearing a Child in Her Arms." Please go and read the artist's commentary at that link.

The symbolism included in this painting is simple yet profound. A note to my girls: I want this for my birthday {in November}!

And a few beautiful articles to read:
The Habit of a Mother Who Changes the World by Ann Voskamp  "Houses may be bought, built, or borrowed. But homes can only be made. And only with bits of ourselves."
Celebrating Motherhood by Misty "Mother’s Day is not merely a time to remember those who bear children, but a celebration of the essence of who we are as women. Matthew Cowley taught that women “are born with an inherent right, an inherent authority to be the saviors of human souls.”"

Happy Mother's Day to all of you!

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  1. I love the two videos you posted. I saw both just yesterday on YouTube and was so impressed! I have never seen that painting by Elspeth Young. It's so beautiful! It is now on my wishlist too :) Have a blessed Mother's Day~

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