Multitude Monday

 71.  Safety from the storms last week.

72.  Attending revival with my niece and her family with Paul(who worked hard to get back home!)and our boys.

73.  For a dear family who lost a loved one...God's strength and comfort to them.

74.  Blue birds at our feeder this week...love to see them!

75.  A peaceful afternoon at one of my favorite places.

76.  Samuel...our birthday boy!  You are a precious gift!

77.  A girls day out with a dear friend.

78.  Family night...wonderful movie!

79.  Mothers Day Weekend...a surprise visit from Megan and Andrew, work on our current project, aka, the bathroom, lunch out, cards, notes, hugs, kisses, artwork by Samuel...a lighthouse in progress, and the entire family together! 

80.  The blessing of being a mother...it is an honor to be your mom!

Happy Birthday Samuel!

S-smiles, surprises 

A-artist, antics

M-memorable,musical

U-unique, unselfish

E-exceptional, exuberant

L- laughter,lovable

We celebrated a very special birthday this weekend...our precious Samuel turned 12 years old!  Where has the time gone??  The whole gang was home to celebrate this special day and we showered him with gifts...cards, and a little cash.  We love you more than words can express!!  May the Lord bless and keep you, our dear son! 

Wordless Wednesday

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet,  and a light unto my path.

A Few of My Favorite Things...Just For Moms

Raspberry-Cinnamon French Toast Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Breakfast-Pizza-8

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/White-Chocolate-Torte

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Mother-s-Day-Recipes/Mother-s-Day-Memory-Box

 

 

I love being a mom!  Thank you Father for the precious gift of each child that you have so graciously placed in our family.  Happy Mothers Day to all the moms!

Multitude Monday

61.  Questions...yes, questions!  I am thankful that my little guys are excited and curious about God's creation and ask many, many questions.  It keeps me on my toes...and humbles me because I realize just how much I don't know!

62.  Hugs...I sure need them!

63.  Attending revival with my niece and her family...it was wonderful!

64.  Another year...I sure don't get as excited about my birthday like I used to...But I know that I am blessed beyond measure.

65.  The thoughtfulness of my family...you all are so precious to me.

66.  Beautiful music...Life Action Ministries provided the music at the revival and it was wonderful!

67.  Books, in particular this week: What is a Family, by Edith Schaeffer.

68.  Smiles...they lift my spirits!

69.  The differences in my children...it would be so boring if they were all the same!!  And Lord, please remind me of this during the week.

70.  Date night with Paul...at a dinner playhouse...oh, so appreciated!

The Mission of Motherhood

The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson is one of my all time favorite books!   It captures the essence, the heart and soul of mothering.  It is call to be intentional as mothers... to raise up a new generation of children to live authentically for Christ. 

"No calling is greater, nobler, or more fulfilling than that of motherhood.  Every day, as we nurture our children, mothers influence eternal destiny as no one else can.  Tragically, today's culture minimizes the vital importance of a mother's role.  By catching a vision of God's original design and allowing it to shape your life, you can rediscover the joy and fulfillment that can be found in the strategic role to which God in all his wisdom has called you, for a purpose far greater than you can ever imagine."
                                                                      Sally Clarkson

Sally captures the beauty, the art of mothering that speaks to my heart.  She is a wonderful example of a Proverbs 31 woman, mentoring many women through her books and conferences.  This is one of the books that I find myself re-reading.

Motherhood is truly a mission...Father, help me to be intentional in the mission that you have so graciously bestowed upon me.  I am blessed beyond measure.