When the man boarded the plane, he saw that the head of the flight crew was a woman. When he took his seat, the man noticed three people sitting in the row behind him - - a young boy about 10, a man in his early forties, and an older woman.

Overhearing their conversation, the man realized they were the family of the woman pilot – her son, her husband and her mother. This was the pilot’s first flight as the head of a flight crew, and they were taking this flight with her to honor her promotion.

The huge plane started down the runway, the powerful engines roared, the plane quickly gained speed, and seconds later they were airborne. The pilot’s young son yelled,

"Way to go, Mom! Way to go!"

I gave birth to seven wonderful, amazing children. And on this Mother’s Day weekend, I want to remind every mother that God gave us a blessed gift, a wonderful calling . . . that of being a Mother.

On Mother’s Day, children generally give gifts to their moms. But today, I urge you to give a gift to your children – the gift of your prayers. Pray for the salvation of your children, for the character of your children, and God’s will in the lives of your children.

My late husband, Fred Jordan and I prayed for each of our seven children before their birth, we prayed with them every day, and I continue to pray for each of my children and their families every day.

Parents, it is never too early to pray for your children, and it is never too late. Prayer is a mother’s greatest ministry. Prayer is a mother’s greatest legacy.

So, on this Mother’s Day weekend, I say to every mother, Way to go, Mom! Way to go!

Blessings,

Willie Jordan (Mrs. Fred Jordan)