May 6, 2020
Week 15
It is Mother's Day
I chuckled when reminded
that most years,
on this day-
I often asked for
"Everyone just to get along"
and that the girls seriously discussed it
and planned to carry it out.
"Even if I am mean to you -- you need to be nice to me"
Hearing the story now is sweet.
Long conversations
Sweet words of encouragement
Thoughtful gestures
Face times, flowers and
fond memories shared with each daughter
rounded out my day.
I even received special texts and shout outs from
"daughters of my heart"
Those girls who have
worked their way into my heart
They are welcome in my home
any time
any day
any hour
and they know my door
and fridge are always open!
They have (what I call )
"fridge-la-ges" in my home.
My mind drifted today
to the many "Moms" my
girls have had
throughout the years.
I am so grateful for the
Julies
Sarahs
Gingers
Kellys
Karas and Stuckeys
that have influenced their lives
I don't even know how I would have survived
without them.
These women have made
lasting impressions
leaving handprints on the hearts of my girls.
Often times,
as a Mom
I have constantly wondered
Was I enough for my kids?
Were the decisions I made right?
Most days, I was insecure
I hoped I didn't
mess up
miss out or
short change them in some way.
Today-- I had quite a bit of alone time.
Time to think about the way the Lord
has allowed my girls lives to be
touched
blessed
and nurtured by other women.
just how they needed it
just when they needed it
I am grateful for these women.
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