Mothers Day. It’s a loaded day. Loaded full of emotion. For mothers everywhere. For children of mothers everywhere (that’d be each and everyone of us).
And every 6-7 yrs or so it’s a bonus day. My Dad’s birthday. Today-double whammy. Yes. Good day.
I’ve spent a lot of time prayin today. For my Step mom Barbara as she’s dealing with her mom (mawmaw) and her husband (pawpaw). Pawpaw fell and broke his hip last weekend. One thing has led to another and he’s in ICU still hasn’t had surgery.
For my friends who are mothers. I learn so much from each of you everytime I am with you and your children. The good the bad the lovely the ugly. The way that you love your children and cover them in prayer. I’m grateful. And I’m just not up to the task. You gals rock. I’ll gladly fill in for a couple days or hours…but boy I can’t rock it like ya’ll do. For those ladies who long to be mommas. For those who have loved and have lost. For those who are childless. For those who have lost their moms. For moms who struggle with their kids. Their husbands. Their families. For the children who struggle to honor their Mommas. The moms who gave up their children. For the moms who have become mothers because of the sacrifice of another. Lots of prayers for lots of situations.
I know I miss my Momma everyday. Barbara texted me about her watchin us today. My first thought was “if there is sleepin in heaven-she aint up yet. She’s sleepin in” haha. Today hasn’t hurt as much as some days-i have focused on my sweet momma friends. And have been thankful for them all. For Barbara putting up with us Longest kids and my friends for putting up with me in the midst of their crazy full lives.
Today on the appointed day we celebrate you special may you know you are indeed loved. We honor each of you. May the Lord bless you for all you pour out on your children.
And I’d talk about my sweet Daddy…but I’ll delay that til maybe tomorrow. Happy Birthday to my #1 Daddy. You rock too.
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