Being a mother has been my greatest joy besides my salvation. I always dreamed when I was a little girl growing up of becoming a wife and mom of twins (twins- can you believe that?? what was I thinking lol) and having the pretty house that we can all call home; we'd be happy. Many of you may can relate I'm sure to having your own dreams. Today I am not married, I don't have twins and I don't quite have my dream home yet. But I am proud to say that I am a devoted mother to my one son. We have a roof over our heads, food in our fridge and clothes both on our back and in our closets and we call it home. We are happy, in fact we have joy! Happiness comes and goes, but joy, that gift stays!
When I was pregnant I drove a car and all I could think of was I have to get me a "mom vehicle"! This will be too small. I have to drive the mom car so I can feel like a mom. Can you relate? Well, things happened and allowed me to get the vehicle that I wanted. But, let me tell you what I soon learned after giving birth to my son. That car didn't and does not make me a mom. Carrying my son for 9 months, going through labor and delivering him by the grace of my God did! Loving him before I even knew what he looked like did. Falling in love the moment I heard his first cry did. Waking up in the middle night did. Nursing him EVERY two hours faithfully and then some did! Making sure it's my face he sees when he wakes up and my face he sees when he falls to sleep did. Our mothers are a gift from God.
I love my mother more than I can ever express in words. That lady showed me what it means and how to be the mother and woman that I am today. It's not an easy job but it is the BEST job! My mom showed me and continues to show me what hospitality is, what caring about someone else's needs feels like. She did not send us to church, she took us to church. She made sure we had everything we needed and then some. If you know me, then you know I call her one fly grandmother :) and she is. I thank God for my gift.
This Mother's Day if your mom is still here, let's make sure to let her know how much we love her and appreciate her. Happy Mother's Day to each of you!
God Bless,
~Liz~
