My sister is a widow... never any children. Moved in with my parents in 2000 after her husband died. She was there ... when my mom took her last breath. My mom was 85. I was born on my mom's 39th birthday.
As I think back to my grandmother..... my Dad's mom... she was such a wonderful person in my life. She lived in the town we live in. She raised my dad and 6 other children on her own when my grandfather died in 1937. She loved Jesus ..... we loved her bunches! She's been with Jesus since Lysa was a year old.... Sept. 1998.
As I think ahead.... to my gift of being a mother.... I am so blessed. I was reading over at Ann Voskamp's blog. She made me think...
Every child is like nestled dolls, all these generations nestled within — and mothering is a holy trust of whole entire eras.
Every day, every mother, she mothers thousands – all the children yet still to come. ~ Ann Voskamp
Wow that says enough. I am so grateful to be called MOM. I want to glorify Him in all I do... One of my favorite verses....
Ps. 113:9 He makes the barren woman the JOYFUL mother of children!
Happy Mother's Day to all of you! May you never forget the gift of motherhood!
Change a life forever!
Grace~
Happy Mother's Day Teena.
ReplyDeleteYou have such lovely women in your family. This is a lovely tribute to them.
Enjoy your day!
Hope you had a happy Mother's Day!!! Love ya! Laurie
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