05/14/2023
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY………….
American history abounds with examples of women who have been inspirational to previous generations, and Mother's Day is a great opportunity to rediscover their stories to encourage a new generation of moms.
One such example is Elizabeth Lewis, the wife of Declaration of Independence signer Francis Lewis and the mother of three. British soldiers were dispatched to capture her and destroy their home. As they shelled the house, a cannonball struck right beside where Elizabeth stood but she bravely refused to surrender her home. The British seized her and made her a prisoner of war, holding her for several months in deplorable conditions. Her patriotism cost her health, and soon after, her life.
Another amazing woman is Abigail Adams, the wife of Declaration signer and second President John Adams and the mother of six. A sickly child with little formal education, she nevertheless became influential in the highest ranks of America's founding and diplomacy. But more importantly, she taught her children to love God and their country. Her son John Quincy Adams (sixth President of the United States) clearly recalled the religious and patriotic lessons she taught him. Abigail was a true example of the virtuous wife in Proverbs 31.
Today, be sure to honor the mothers in your life. Also encourage your family to learn about heroic mothers of the past. Happy Mother's Day!
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