When I look at Rissa, I look at the woman I have known and loved for more than 30 years. During the first year of our marriage, I only saw her as that, the woman, the lady, the love of my life.

Not too long later, came one child, Andre Christer. Shortly after, another, Nina Kristin. Since then, when I look at this woman, I find myself thinking of them -our children. Because when asked to define her, I will answer: the good mother of my two good children. They are who they are because they have a mother that loved them, moulded them, guided them to be who they are now.

My children are beautiful, loving and God-fearing because of their mother.

They may also be loud and crazy and unwritable adjectives but that’s just because of me putting a little balance which was just a bit right if you asked me. But I am digressing.

Doe-a-dear, God will look at you kindly because you’ve done well in your most important, most appreciable, most appreciated, most beautiful mission -as a mother. You are loved much.

Godliness and motherhood, in my book, are a mix of the same elements. Yup, I see that in my household.

Happy Mother’s Day.

Cheers! #MyCafeNotes #happymothersday2021