Mothers day weekend, I was out this morning and when I came home Heidi, had arranged to have a friend drop off a special moms day gift, I found it tucked in between the screen and the glass on the patio door. I saw Heidi's writing and immediately looked around hoping that by chance she would be around the corner accompanying the gift. No Heidi but she had taken the time to pick a beautiful bracelet and send it by special delivery. I love it and enjoyed wearing it all the rest of the day.
Gifts aside, it made me think that being a great mom requires great kids, really! I know I can get all mushy and see through rose coloured glasses but the truth is that, no matter how many rough years and impossible situations come along, when you see the potential, gifts, and you just know how much you love and believe in your kids they just shine. There are hard times, really hard times, but the hard times become easier and they have an end. When you keep on believing in the children given by God, and have the faith and perseverance to keep believing in them no matter what, when you pray more than talk and then pray some more. You see God make them into incredible people.
I am blessed with children Heidi, Andrew and Heather, I love and respecteach as adults, blessed by great friendships with each of my children. Blessed to love and respect each of the life partners they have chosen Sam, Rochelle and Kyle. The icing on the cake is Ana, Zack and Eli, having grandkids is such a delight, a joy that is not easily explained: each one is a part of our inheritance in the Lord a gift greater than any other.
So when you remember mom dont forget the great kids who make truely great mothers.
When all is said and done, I really want to be one:)
