Prepare Thyself!! The Text Before the Grandparent Facetime!

Oh Mother's Day! It comes in All Forms!

This, This is Mother's Day to Me! It comes in all forms to everyone!! There are a couple faces missing from here. One grandchild(alive) and one child I lost at 27 weeks of pregnancy. You see, my family looks quite different than some.  But to me, they are the best bunch in the whole wide world! We are from birth, adoption, all backgrounds, but we are all from God.  Isn't that what is most important. That is what bonds us together and holds us all together.

Yesterday I listened to two sermons. Both talked about Jochabed (Moses' Mother).  There were times I felt like Jochabed when my boys were young in trying to protect them.  I did everything in my power to protect them from all danger around them. I knew that God had them protected and I prayed constantly when they were away.  During those sermons, I couldn't help but let a couple tears stream down my cheeks reflecting on those times but even through times that were scary, God was faithful! I still have them today, to serve out the purpose God has for them to fulfill. And the best part is I get to watch. That makes my heart happy.

I love Tyler and Lauren.  I love watching him minister to his congregation and her working along side him.  Lauren has been so precious to me. I couldn't ask for a sweeter Daughter-in-law.  I knew at a young age God had his hand on Tyler's life.  Tyler accepted Christ on Mother's Day.  Talking about a Great Mother's Day present. Tyler and Lauren, I love you more than you will ever know! That makes my heart happy!

I love Jordan and Megan. They are active in church and serving the Lord.  Jordan is working toward a degree in Christian Counseling and they have given me two grandchildren which I love so so very much, Rylan and Kias. Jordan and Megan, I love you so so much! That makes my heart happy!

I didn't get to see Emily and Stephanie grow up after they were 4 and 5 but I see them now from the time they were 21 and 22 and I get to see them flourish in their lives as young women.  Stephanie is married to Mac and they are expecting their first baby any day. I love those two girls with all my heart! when I got them at 3 and 4, they were the little girls I had never had. Emily and Stephanie, I loved you then and I love you more now! That makes my heart happy.

And when God placed Charlie in my life, what a blessing in more ways than one!  I first met Amanda and immediately she was my girl. Then Jessica, Then Caleb and Tricia. Then Jessica married Daniel and Amanda married Mac. I have always referred to them as my bonus children.  And then came the fun bunch, Abby, Joshua, Ella, and Lucas. Be still my heart! They have loved and accepted me right off.  I love them all with a love that knows no end.  There is absolutely nothing that I wouldn't do for any of them at any given minute.  That makes my heart happy!

Family can be hard, challenging, frustrating, but if you keep God first, you can navigate the path and make it work. Love is the key! God loved us so much He sent His son! We must Love each other! And my family, Oh how I Love YOU!!