Mother's Day is one of those days that looks different almost every year. For someone who loves tradition when it comes to holidays, Mother's Day just doesn't usually pan out that way. I've tried to learn to take that in stride and just go with the flow. For many years we lived too far to spend it with our moms. Several more recent years I would be away with one of the boys who were playing college ball or they may be away from me if it was very far. This particular year we did more of the all fam together celebrating on Saturday and honestly that's just easier for a ministry family. Sunday brings obligations and busyness and we are tired to say the least. We got to do a Saturday celebration that consisted of a Bbq lunch at a new spot, which was fabulous, sit around and talk and relax, go downtown for pizza at Barleys which rivaled my favorite, and do some walking on a perfect night weather wise. My sweet husband did fire up the grill for Sunday lunch. And we got to meet my mom and dad and brother and sister in law along with several of our kids for dinner and topped it off with abbots custard and chilling. It turned into a full weekend of fun thanks to my family!!
I hope yours was a celebration day no matter who God brought your way to enjoy it with. I know these holidays are hard for many people for different reasons. I've had my hard ones. I'm praying that the overwhelming goodness of the Lord will be so evident to you in those times. That His grace would shine forth and rest immeasurably upon you.
Eddie had an inspiring and encouraging message for moms, parents, anyone with influence. It's worth going online to watch this week!!
And can I throw in one more thing. For those who have never been a mother the way we look at motherhood, there are other ways to mother. Some "mother" babies in our children's ministry! Some "mother" by adding a little extra doting on others kids and help a mom and dad out with babysitting. Some "mother" college kids who are far from home and family. Some "mother" students in their discipleship groups. I can tell you that some of the most precious texts I get on Mother's Day come from girls that I had in a bible study/discipleship group at our former church when they were in high school or college. I have my own spiritual mother that I go to at times who has mentored me in the things of faith for 25 years even though I still have my mother. That role is precious and important. So think outside the box when it comes to these roles that Satan will try to discourage us in but God will use for our good.
I love you all! I'm praying this week is a week you feel an extra measure of God's goodness on your life.
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