I'm blessed by the best mother any one could ever ask for---truly blessed! Mom is such an amazing woman---a woman whose faith is as strong as she is, who lives out a life of giving to others, who is the most supportive person I know, and who has taught me more about love than anyone. God gave me a wonderful mentor in Mom--a woman who has "showed" me how to live out all the fruit of the spirit---love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, self control. As we've read about parenting an adopted child, we have seen the importance of thinking through your past and dealing with things you need to heal. I was so blessed to have been brought up in a home in which I was truly loved for who God made me to be (even in the early years when I cried a lot to get attention and in my teen years). I thank God for parents who built a home that we always felt loved, safe, taken care of, and treasured. I thank Him for the many sacrifices Mom and Dad made for us, most of them which were unnoticed and unappreciated. I thank Him for an amazing friend in Mom---a true gem and gift from above.
And a fun Grandma--playing baseball with the kids up north. I couldn't find the one of Mom playing football with Jack and Joe (at night in November under the yard light).
So many, many wonderful memories--
Ellie's first birthday (she was a little under the weather)--
A trip to Old World--Nate didn't think it was too much fun!
A birthday card that was really funny!
Fun at the firepit--notice Jack had a plan for the smoke that came his way.
I thank Him for the gift of motherhood---for the precious children He has blessed us with, for the years of joy that I have had seeing our children grow and mature, for the many answered prayers, and for the gift of the two newest children I have, sweet S and precious V. I thank Him for the model I had in Mom---being raised in a home where children were more important than any item or activity. I thank Him that we will be able to meet our newest daughters soon---and thank Him for teaching me so much through the wait even though my heart so longs to look in S and V's eyes and hug each of them and not let go. I thank Him for a husband who shares a love of children and a big family and finds so much joy in the little things ---and puts up with lots of noise, messes and craziness. I thank Him for helping me to realize that the time we have with our kids in our home is short and helping us keep the right perspective about things.
My days are full and my heart is too. Thankful today for the gift of Jenny, Jack, Joe, Nate, Ellie, S and V---
Children are a gift from the Lord. Psalm 127:3
A great day today enjoying the weather together---
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