Mother's Day

I am so gloriously blessed!
So Rich in everything that matters!
Grateful to my Father for His tender mercies and unending love.

Had a wonderful Mother's Day.
Woke up to sunshine and the smell of fresh bread.
Flowers on the counter with cards and notes from my precious kids...even from beautiful Nicole!
I am completely undeserving yet overwhelmed with gratitude.
Cheerful doggies greet me, happy to bound outside to celebrate life.
They have been an immense blessing to our family and create so much laughter and joy!
I recognize the kindness of God in gifting them to us.

Visited Mom's church to surprise and bless her.
Of course the blessing rebounded and we were treated to a spectacular morning of worship and body life.
Child dedications, communion, worship and laughter, stories of love and how love wins...
Given seed packets as gifts - for all the women!! The inclusion was so healing.
A mother's day text from Crystal and a sweet call from another Nicole.
God has enlarged the place of my dwelling and added to my quiver!!

Home to a delicious lunch on the patio prepared by Patrice.
Flower pots attended to with Daniel, geraniums planted and watered.
Walking to Mission Creek with the kids and doggies...the glory of Spring extravagantly arrayed.
Nap time in my sunny bedroom with Daniel reading beside.
Every minute a gift. Treasures poured out in an endless display.

Patrice's help with setting the table. Red cloth, colorful napkins, preparing for celebration.
We sat on the back patio as the family arrived - delighting in the warmth and sunshine.
Roses for all from beautiful Elsie, always a miracle.
All ages - from the yet unborn to the revered grandparents.
Sparking jewels, each shimmering with the beauty of His image.
Just happy to be together. To laugh at the doggies and the antics of the children,
To glory in the moments shared and the beauty surrounding us.

Singing around the table and a feast enjoyed by all.
Simple conversations, the weaving of our lives.
God looks on and smiles.
And we smile back with gratefulness.