“To Rose, ‘mother’ was more than a noun, feminine gender, it was an active verb, ‘the greatest career’, which she pursued with prodigious energy. In her memoirs, Times to Remember, she elaborated: ‘I looked at child rearing not only as a work of love and duty, but as a profession that was fully as interesting and challenging as any honorable profession in the world, and one that demanded the best I could bring to it. . .I have relished my role.’ She was teacher, nurse, social adviser, lay preacher, drill sergeant, camp counselor, and, in later years, campaign worker. As her children arrived over a period of seventeen years, she considered her role in their lives: ‘Whenever I held my newborn babe in my arms, I used to think what I did and what I said to him would have an influence, not only on him, but on everyone he meets, not for a day, or a year, but for all time and for eternity. What a challenge, what a joy!'”
~Bonnie Angelo, writing about Rose Kennedy, mother of 9 children, including former Pres. J.F. Kennedy
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This is the book about raising Presidents? So intriguing!
Wow, great quote
That’s a really interesting way to look at it. Thanks for the quote.
I like this quote, thank you for sharing it.
I think I need to purchase this book. Happy Mothers Day.
Great thoughts!
I truly believe that in the eyes of God that the job of being mother is one of the most important careers a woman can have and the greatest mission-field she can ever give service in! Happy Mothers Day to you. ~Colleen~
This is such a great quote! Our job as mothers is so important. Thank you for sharing this! Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
I read this book — my husband bought it for me for my first Mother’s Day, I think. It is fascinating.