I am so blessed to have my mother today in my life. I am blessed to have a mother-in-law, and I am blessed so much to be a mother. We had a nice day today having lunch with Nanny, Pap, the girls, Chris and I at Ruby Tuesdays after church. I love this sweet family that has allowed me to take their name in marriage. I am blessed beyond measure. I then drove to Franklin with the girls to see my mom.
I do think of this day with sadness for those dear to me that don't have their mother's due to the fact that they have passed on, or for those that can't just jump in the car like I can and be there in under 2 hours to see theirs like me. I know I am blessed to be able to just go do that.
Let me tell you about my mother......she helped raise us and train us, all four of us. I give her the praise for instilling in me my christian values and morals. I love her for all she did for us, more than I will ever know. Even as a mother now, I still can't fathom what all she did for me. She shielded me, she loved me, protected me, cared for me, made sure we had all our "have toos" from Santa every year. Mom, if you read this.....know that you are my hero!! You amaze me at every turn in your life. Your life wasn't what you thought it would be after caring and raising four of us, but you are our rock and we love you for it!!! You are one of the strongest people I know. I know that your strength comes from the Lord. Your faithfulness and trust in Him. If I never "got it" before, I get it now..........I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!! I am proud to call you mom. My prayer is that Addie and Claire can say that about me in 30 more years.
I pray for the stresses of this life. When you are in a storm, like I feel that I am in right now along with so many others, I know that the little things mean the most. My friends that call, email, text. Those hugs from my children and husband. My personal relationship with my Lord and Savior is ALL I NEED. For all of you that are women and read this blog.......I love you and WE will get through this. So, for all of us that are in some type of storm I hope this blesses you:
"You remind yourself , that He is light, He is love, He is longevity and He is the Lord. He is goodness and kindness and faithfulness and He is God. He is holy and righteousness and powerful and pure. I serve Him because...His bond is love, His yoke is easy, His burden is light and His goal for us is abundant life. I follow Him because He's the wisdom of the wise, the power of the powerful, the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of all leaders. His goal is a relationship with me.
He'll never leave you, never forsake you, never mislead you, never forget you, never overlook you and never cancel your appointment in his appointment book. WHEN YOU FALL HE'LL LIFT YOU UP. When you fail, he'll forgive you. When you're weak, He's strong. When you're lost, He's your way. When you're afraid, He's your courage.
When you stumble, he will steady you. When you're hurt He's gonna heal you. When you're broken, He will mend you. When you're blind, He will lead you. When you're hungry, He will feed you. When you face trials, He's with you. When I face persecution, He shields me. When I face problems, He will comfort me. When I face loss, He will provide for me. And when we face death, He will carry us all home to meet Him. He is everything for everybody everywhere, every time and in every way. He is your God." -Priscilla Shirer
