Happy Mother's Day!
To all of you girls who have a mom living here on earth...I'm envious. It is with both sadness and joy that I look back at my childhood and see the mighty hand of God working through my precious mom. She was always tough as nails, yet could be heard singing throughout the house. I miss that clear gorgeous tone and smooth vibrato. I remember the way she smelled, the touch of her working hands, the look in her eye when she was proud, and the laugh she belted out at the movie screen when no one was looking. I remember her soft wavy hair and the way she taught Cameron and Kaili to say delicious when they ate a juicy piece of fruit. (they splattered juicy all over) the roses, the fresh baked cookies, the open Bible, the smell of Pine Sol, the notes in my lunches, the dollar sent in a card when i was away at college...the list goes on. I remember her always being "home".

hmmm...I wonder if my kids will think of these goofy things when I'm gone? What do think of when you think "mom"?

I think: unconditional acceptance and never settling for less that what God made me to be.
I think: love!

Happy Mom's day girls! Make it a good one. Who knows? maybe the kids will play outside and you can actually take a little nap or go for a peaceful bike ride?