Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!  Some years ago, Mother’s Day was a difficult time for me, as I know that it is for a lot of women out there.  I wanted children so badly, and I had no prospects for a husband, let alone children.  This morning I was reminded of all those prayers that I prayed so many years ago.

I woke up to a “Happy Mother’s Day” from both my husband and my son.  Super Stuffy gave me a big kiss on my cheek and a big hug.  A few minutes later Bear Bear came into the room with a picture that she had drawn of us together under a rainbow.  As I drew her close, I remembered those prayers that I prayed more than ten years ago, praying that God would bring me a family.  My heart overflowed with thanksgiving that God had answered my prayers beyond anything that I had imagined.   Bear Bear left the room to go get a gift that she had wrapped with her daddy last night.  Inside was a box of Hot Tamales that she had bought herself, and a container of cuddle tickets.  I redeemed one of them immediately and pulled her into a “cudol”.

That was not the end of this wonderful day, however.  Daddy usually makes Sunday morning breakfast, and he did again this morning, so that was no different.  But, we usually drive to church separately because the kids and I go to Sunday School but my husband does not.  This morning, as we walked out the door, my husband grabbed my hand and led me out to his pickup.  He opened the pickup door for me and helped me in.

When we arrived at church, we all sat together, but as a special treat I sat by my husband.  While we sang both Super Stuffy and Bear Bear wrapped their arms around me and I held them close.  Sitting in church with my family reminded me that I need to cherish these days.

After church, we were all treated to dinner at Perkins, and it was a delicious meal.  However, it really wasn’t the food that made it delicious, it was eating that food with my family.  The joy filled atmosphere brought warmth and laughter to all of us.  We laughed through our meal and drove home.

When we got home, we spent time together playing and working outside.  My husband and Super Stuffy worked together to mow the lawn.  Bear Bear and I worked together to clean up the yard and then we played ball with Pete.  After he finished mowing the lawn, Super Stuffy came to play with Pete as well.

We played and worked outside for several hours, laughing and teasing each other, just having fun spending time together.  I tell my children often that God put us together as a family, and that we fit together.  Bear Bear added a little something to that saying.  This afternoon she said, “Mom, we are like four puzzle pieces that were made to fit together.”  We belong, and no matter where we go in this life, we will always be a part of this family.

When we came inside, we all did our own thing, and I was able to just sit and relax.  While I spent my time relaxing, I reflected on the blessings that my family has brought to me.  All of the hugs, the “I love you’s”, the artwork, bring me great joy.  But it’s not just that stuff.  I have the hearts of my children.  No matter how many times they argue or we disagree with each other, we always come back to heal our heart relationship.

I am blessed.  On those days when I am so tired and just want to be alone.  When I have nothing left to give and can’t wait for bedtime.  Those are the times that I need to remember the wonderful day that this Mother’s Day has been.  The Lord has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams, and I owe Him my entire life.  Being a mom has been the best job of my life.