So I was thinking that with a new month, I would try each day to think of something I am especially thankful for - and maybe find a photo to go along with it.
I certainly have more than 30 blessings, but I'm thinking it will be good to reflect on them all - and maybe ferret out 30 of them to mention specifically.
Blessing number 1 - the gift of motherhood. I am pregnant with Eliza in this photo. And I'm pretty sure that is Jamie in the photo with me. Pregnancy has its ups and downs. It's mostly a positive state - but nausea and swelling and other discomforts can get tiresome. Except in retrospect. And then you wonder why you complained because the result was always so worth it.
Being a mother is a wonderful blessing in my life. The older I get, the more I value my own mother. The more I see in her the great love and sacrifice she endured for each of her children. And the older I get, the more I love and value my own children. What a joy when they call and express their love and appreciation. What fun it is to see them and play rounds of Golf with them - or Scrabble - or just laugh and joke - especially the esoteric family jokes that no one else understands. What deep and abiding satisfaction comes as you see your children becoming wonderful parents and adults themselves.
Children - truly an heritage of the Lord!
2 comments:
I enjoyed your thoughts here. What a great idea to write posts on what you are thankful for.
I'm thankful that you're my mom!
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