My Mom | Jon Stolpe Stretched

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My Mom and Hannah near the Grassy Knoll in Dallas, TX

My Mom is pretty special. And I know I don’t tell her that nearly often enough. She’s the one who put up with three boys not including my Dad and any of the dogs we’ve had along the way. Mom has a servant’s heart. She is always looking out for the best interest of others. Whether it’s in our home, at church, in the mall, on the highway, or anywhere else, Mom has a keen desire to make sure everyone is cared for and is well fed.

As an example, Mom was one of the main drivers behind the creation of a caring center at our old church in Mt. Holly, NJ. At this center, Mom and other volunteers would collect food and clothing to give to families from the area who were in need. This ministry grew and grew for several years as it served hundreds if not thousands of Burlington County families.

Mom is the one who knows most everyone at the church by name. She knows them not just because she’s the pastor’s wife but because she has spent time praying for them. Mom is friendly – this is a major understatement. She one of the first to greet new people as they come into church. She learns their names and quickly tries to help them to get plugged in with others. This goes with Mom’s gift of hospitality.

As a kid, I remember Mom using this gift on many Sunday afternoon’s when we would have people over for Sunday “dinner” around our dining room table. The food always smelled so good when we walked into the door after church. Which reminds me, Mom is an amazing chef. Her pot roasts and pies are just two of the things that come to mind when I think of Mom’s delicious cooking.

Mom loves Scrabble. I’m kind of disappointed that I didn’t get to play Scrabble with her during our visit to Dallas last month. But it was pretty neat to watch Mom playing Scrabble with Hannah and Isaac. It reminds me of the times when I played Scrabble with my Grandma.

I could go on and on about Mom. She’s really an amazing woman. Most of all, I am thankful for my Mom, because she pointed me to Jesus. Whether it was through her conversation or through the example she continues to provide, Mom showed me how to love God and to love others. She showed me through her heart to serve others.

Thank you, Mom. I love you!

What’s special about your mom?

http://www.leahadams.org/ Leah Adams

Thanks for introducing us to your mom. She sounds like a very neat lady.
- http://jonstolpe.com/ Jon Stolpe
  
  Your welcome. Thanks for reading along. She is a neat lady – for sure.
http://billgrandi.com/ bill (cycleguy)

My mom was the one who pointed me to Jesus. She is now enjoying His presence (since 2004).
- http://www.tnealtarver.wordpress.com TNeal
  
  Excellent way to put it, Bill. So is my mom (since 2009).
- http://jonstolpe.com/ Jon Stolpe
  
  What a legacy!
http://deuceology.wordpress.com Larry Carter

Jon, it sounds like you have a special mom who played a huge part in your faith in Christ.
- http://jonstolpe.com/ Jon Stolpe
  
  Larry, I do. I would have to say that she played a larger role in my faith than I realize.
http://www.jmlalonde.com Joe Lalonde

She’s had a great love for her children. She’s shown great love to her parents, even when things were rough. She’s just been full of love. And I think it’s a great thing to be able to say.
- http://jonstolpe.com/ Jon Stolpe
  
  She sounds like a great person. I’m sure the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
http://www.tnealtarver.wordpress.com TNeal

My mother died over two years ago and, with her passing, I discovered one of the things I didn’t recognize at the time. You could trust and depend on her memory. While sitting with my dad and siblings this past year, I asked about an incident that took place on Christmas Eve during my grade school years. No one remembered the event except me. In that moment, I knew Mom would have said, “Tom, what happened that night was this …” She remembered things well.
- http://jonstolpe.com/ Jon Stolpe
  
  It’s important to hold onto those memories.
http://tcavey.blogspot.com/ TCAvey

I am so thankful for my mom too, you’ve inspired me to tell her that today! God bless moms!
- http://jonstolpe.com/ Jon Stolpe
  
  Glad to be a good reminder!
http://randomlychad.com Chad Jones

Moms are super special! Thanks for for sharing about yours, Jon! What a blessing and inspiration she must be to everyone who encounters her!
http://www.eileenknowles.com/ Eileen

Love this post, Jon. Your mom sounds beautiful and any Mom that plays Scrabble is a cool mom! My mom and I used to play Scrabble all the time together. It’s one of my favorite memories.
Cstolpe

To My First Son, Jon,

Thank you so much for your kind words! Not sure if I live up to all you said, but your words made me cry. I love you and David and Erik and am thankful for my 3 boys, who have grown and become wonderful men, and husbands and fathers. (Erik hasn’t quite reached all these steps, we’ll see what God has in store for him.) I love my daughters (in-laws), too! I am thankful for each and everyone of my family. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Jon. And I can’t forget my grandkids…love all 4 a bunch:)

Of course I love your Dad, all these 45 + years since I met him at Bethel on February 1, 1967.

God bless you always! Thanks be to God for my family,

Mom