Mother's Day 2013

Mother's Day, the day meant to honor moms, new moms, moms-to-be, seasoned moms, your own mom, and grieve with the ones unable to be.  In years past, it has felt like a greet card holiday.  And it part it will always be, however, it is nice to have a day meant to honor and show support.        We went to lunch to honor Gwenna, she is my newest Mom.  And over the past two years, I have had the opportunity to build a new relationship with her.  Getting to watch her love for Allen, how she raised him  and the qualities she instilled in him, and seeing her adore Addison.                                         

This is my own Mother, she has been with me (since birth).  Yesterday at church the pastor asked us what is one phrase your mom used to say.  Some of the sayings she frequently used, "Go well and Safely."  This started with my kindergarten teacher, Miss Peterson.  At the end of class we'd sing, "Go well and safely the Lord be ever with you." In high school, I started fussing at mom, telling her mom, what you think I'm going out and being reckless!  It never mattered, to this day when we leave, she'll throw out a "go well and safely." She also used to sing this song, "I'm just a child my life is still before me, I just can't wait to see what God has for me but I know that I will trust Him and I'll wait to see what life will be for me." This is part of the legacy that I want to pass on to Addison.  I want her to know my love for Christ, Allen and my family. And I am thankful that I saw that in my Mom. 

In honor of the reason I'm a mom, here is Addison and I.   

  

This is my Monkey Addison.  It has almost been two years since she graced us  with her presence, and I realize how much joy she has brought me.  To say it is always giggles and laughter would be a lie, but she has blessed me.  She shows me how to laugh at myself, when she scares me or sprays me with water bottles.  Addison has taught me to slow down, I always am rushing and doing, but she'll look at me and pat the place next to her and says "Mommy" as if there is nothing else I should be doing.  Her ability to learn, makes me want to have the answers to her upcoming questions. When she anger and frustrated it makes me realize how I should communicate better, or show justice in the moment. Her manipulation at bed time, when she says "eat" just to prolong sleep, she knows I'll give in (everytime).  Everyday with her just reminds me of my need of a Savior. It is the cry of my heard is for her to know the Lord, and trust Him.  I can't raise her in my own strength, and I can't save her either.  I have to allow Christ's love to show through me, and give her the chance to meet him daily.  Share His word and deeds!

                    Lord, be with this Monkey of mine.