Thankful for a Mother-In-Law's Advice 9 Years Later

--by sparkle, posted Dec 16, 2009

When my husband and I became engaged some nine years ago, I felt slightly perplexed when my mother-in-law offered us the following advice: "Be kind to each other."

I thought that was so obvious at the time, but over the years it has stuck with me and I have realised that it is one of the best pieces of advice I have ever received.

It is all too easy to take our nearest and dearest for granted and not show them the appreciation that they deserve.

I recently thanked my mother-in-law (mummy 2, as she prefers to be called) for those words. It was nine years late, but I always think: better late than never. I told her just how much I still appreciate her words of wisdom that she shared with us all those years ago. I could see that I made her day too! :)

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Posted by sparkle
Dec 16, 2009
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Readers Comments

Jami2D wrote: So attractive to others to see somebody treat and speak to their spouse with respect. Your setting a good example for other couples and younger people too. Thank you.

william1004 wrote: Thanks for sharing. I learnt a lot from your site.

Ashly wrote: There is lots to learn from you...Thanks for sharing your experiences Trudy...

Aurelia wrote: Thanks for passing the words of wisdom on in your story. I'm sure she had a smile on her face when you thanked her. I'm sure she's proud to have a daughter in law like you :o) ~Aurelia

cabbage wrote: very wise words...thank you for sharing--
so so true.

FairyBubbles wrote: They are such simple words and yet they mean so much. Sometimes the smallest words have the biggest meanings.

mimzy wrote: She did give you terrific advice. Something for us all to remember.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Those are wonderful words to live by, thanks for sharing!

rebeccaolivas wrote: And she thought you weren't listening:)

grammagussie wrote: Arent yah glad your humble enough to take advice?...Now both you and your hunny benifit from it.

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