My mother and I
For years, I dreaded Mother's Day. When you are unable to bear children and are grieving the loss of the children you dreamed of all your life, Mother's Day can be indescribably painful. Thankfully, God healed those hurts and the hole that grief left behind. He has filled my life to overflowing with my precious family, and in His own time placed two beautiful boys in our arms through the blessing of adoption. Mother's Day has a whole new meaning now.
As I continue to get older and raise children of my own, my respect for my own mother keeps increasing. Raising your children to love God and live their life in service to Him is a daily task. It can get mundane. It is a progressive journey, embracing moments in each and every day, teaching, training, mentoring. It is the side-by-side living of life. It is the sheltering of a tiny sapling until it can withstand the storms of life on it's own. Often, you make mistakes and can do nothing but pray for grace to cover them. These are things she's known for many years, but I am just learning in my motherhood journey.
My mother has invested into me immeasurably and is a constant blessing. Even now that I'm grown, she's still intuitive and can anticipate what I will think or say before I ever mutter a word. She knows that when I'm sick, I'm going to want ginger ale with ice and my straw tilted down. She knows that when I'm rushing out the door to go out of town for the weekend, I've probably left laundry in my dryer; when I get home, I find it folded neatly on my bed. She knows that I love her pot roast and mashed potatoes, that I don't like to talk on the phone much, and that I'm not a dog person even though I try to be.
She just knows.
And you know what else she knows? She knows that I love her.
{I love you, mom. I love you so much. Thank you for being my mom.}
Happy Mother's Day to each and every one of you, even to my dear readers whose arms are empty. May your day be filled with love and His presence regardless of your circumstances.
With great love,
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That was so sweet. It made me cry. I love you very much!!!
I love you!!!!
Oh Jaime- this is such a sweet post!
I didn’t realize you had walked down the path of adoption- we are on that path right now as well. Happy mother’s day to you!
Oh, and I made your savory crust chicken pot pie for myself and a friend that had just given birth. Oh my goodness!!! It is delicious! My son did one of those little fake faints that 4 year old boys are famous for. Thank you for sharing that recipe. : )
Mandi, how exciting! I hope God opens those doors for you! And your son – haha – did you have smelling salts handy?
So glad your family enjoyed the chicken pot pie!
What a sweet post! You and your Mother look beautiful!
I had no clue that you have not been able to have children of your own. My husband and sister have not been blessed with children still (they have been trying for two years) and my heart goes out to ladies who struggle with that. What a blessing that you have been able to adopt though! They are going through classes right now to foster to adopt.
I’m doing a freezer meals day today, and I’m going to try out your chicken pot pie recipe! It looks great!
They are going through foster classes?! That’s wonderful! My husband was a foster child; his foster parents were such a blessing in his life.
Hugs to you, friend
Hope your Mother’s day is special!
Ok, that sounded REALLY bad!! NOT my husband and sister, my sister and brother in law.
I’m sure you figured that out, but I wanted to correct it! And yes, they are going through foster classes. I think at this point they only want to adopt through the foster system, not actually foster children.
Such a lovely post Jaime. Your story all redeemed to His glory! And what a blessing you continue to be in our lives as well. Thank you.
Happy Mother’s Day, April!
thank you – you too, one who’s children call her Blessed.
Hope you and your mother both enjoyed your Mother’s Day. Can I just say that is a lovely mother/daughter photograph and that you both look incredibly youthful!
What a sweet picture of you and your mom! What a blessing you must be to the boys the Lord has given you! Your comment about ginger ale made me smile as that is what my mom always gave us when we were sick ….and I run to the dollar store to grab if one of mine gets sick. My sweet mom is in heaven. She raised twelve children in hard, difficult circumstances but taught me to just keeping getting back up and moving forward with a positive spirit! I do rise up and call her blessed!