2020: Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day!

I pray all is well today and that your day is off to a great start

It is certainly not like any Mother’s Day we have experienced before –

I am actually unable to see my Mom today – this Mother’s Day;

There is still a strict non-visitation policy in place due to COVID-19

                Yet, I am thankful knowing that she is safe

There is no person like a mom

There is certainly no person like my Mom – and I love her and miss her so much!

Yet I know there are several people missing their moms today 

My heart goes out to all those who have lost their mom –

                Whether it was due to this virus or other reasons

I pray that the LORD would comfort you …

Mother’s Day is always special to me –

My youngest was almost a Mother’s Day baby – he missed it by four hours

He turned twenty-six yesterday! I can hardly believe it … the time is flying

But he is not the only reason Mother’s Day is special,

I have three somebodies who make being a mother … an absolute joy

Mother’s Day is a day for me to honor my sons

It is a privilege to share life with them – 

It has taken on a whole new dimension being 'sheltered in' with them; 

They have not changed –  my awareness of all the reasons I appreciate them has

They bless me in ways they will never fully know

Proverbs 31 speaks of a woman of great character –

She rises early, manages her business and supplies for her household

I can relate to those aspects – even as I lack in many other areas

Yet one area where this is no shortage or shortfall,

‘Her children rise up and call her blessed …’ Proverbs 31:28

My sons still do that – they call me blessed

Despite all the twist and turns, the stumbles and failures – they still bless me

In many aspects, they look on me with the eyes of their Father – their heavenly Father

Our love for one another is mutual and ever-lasting

What a blessing!

TODAY –

I pray, whether you are spending time with your mom or away,

Take some time to reflect on the blessing she has been and still is

If you are a mom, this Mother’s Day,

Take some time to reflect on the blessing that your children are

‘Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from Him’ Psalm 127:3

Be Blessed this Mother’s Day –

I send the warmest wishes your way … today & always

Happy Mother’s Day!