I was blest to have been born to a very amazing woman. She was the best mother a child could ask for and when we lost my dad (I was 16) she was even stronger and more amazing. She is the very best. Mom, thank you and I love you dearly.
I was also blest to marry a woman who was equally as strong and amazing. I couldn't have picked a better mother for my children. She is truly a gift sent to me from God. I love you deeply.
For those who taught us to walk, to stand up for ourselves...
For those that assisted in giving us life...
For those who fought for us, and dared us to dream...
For those who work more than one job, so that we may come home to another meal...
For those who are departed, may you rest in peace, and be with God..
Thank you, mom. For being you.
I know we all have mothers, in some way, shape, or form. I just want to send a prayer to all mothers out there, today. May this day be filled with happiness, and joy...and all that God desires. I realize that some may be having a hard time today. There are some without mothers, including myself. As I sit here staring at the most recent picture I have of my departed mother--I fondly think of all the laughter, all the tears, all the times I wish I could have, and all the times I wish I didn't. There's a flood of memories coming back to me...and you know what? That's all I really have. Memories. However, I know that my mom is with Jesus, and that she is watching down on me--and when I mess up--I know that she really would come down here in spirit, and hit me upside the head with a trumpet if she could...I wouldn't put it beyond her.
Anyway, realize your moms are ALWAYS with you...even when they're worlds apart.
God bless you guys. Happy Mothers Day.
*hugs* Darrel
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That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
What beautiful words! Thank you for the kind wishes.
My real mom died when I was about 12 and my dad remarried about a year later. So I was blessed to be raised by two wonderful, loving women. My stepmom has Alzheimer's, so while she is still with us physically, the Mama I knew has been gone for several years.
God blessed me with two wonderful children of my own. I couldn't have custom designed better kids. And if that wasn't enough, God decided to add Korey to the mix. A perfect son-in-law!
But God said that still wasn't enough. He gave me a desire to share His love with others, especially those whose parents are out of their lives for whatever reason. And then He sent me you folks!
I consider each and everyone one of you my own. Of course that means that I was only 5 when some of you were born! But I'm so glad God has trusted me with you and I promise to treat you like I treat my own kids.
Now, go clean your room!!
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Grace is the acceptance of that which is rejected. ~Paul Tillich
Happy Mother's Day, Mama!!! I'm a little late, but I mean it with all my heart. Thanks for being here when my own mother has turned her back on me.
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Be yourself!!! Don't try to fit into someone else's mold, you won't fit!!! And that just leads to utter misery!!! Live life to it's fullest in Christ's love every day!!!
