Looking back on my life, when I was just a small girl, I dreamt of becoming a mother one day. Being a mom was the only thing I wanted to be when I grew up. I didn't have aspirations to be a doctor or a lawyer or a teacher. I simply wanted to be a mom. So today, I am so thankful to my God. He is the one who allowed my childhood dream of motherhood to come true. I am truly humbled that he picked me to be Cody and Owen's mommy. I come from a lineage of women who set the perfect example of what it is to be a great mom. The love of a mother is endless, as my mom, continues to show me even as I am an adult and have children of my own. Today is the day we celebrate our moms and all of their hard work. To show our appreciation to the one who has cared for us and loved us from day one. As I celebrate my mother and all she continues to do, I am also reflecting upon my God. What a mighty God we serve. It's because of His blessings, I am a mom of two. I am also thi
In the midst of this heartache, I praise you, Lord. I thank you for the gentle reminder through disappointment that it is in your timing, not mine. That through pain and discouragement and even longing for something to come to pass, you are always faithful to your word. You are always right on time. With these storms that are swirling around my family, I keep my eyes focused on you and you alone. If I allow my eyes to focus on the storms, I’ll drown because I walk by faith, not by sight. So today, and every day, I celebrate each and every one of these storms. I celebrate because you can see the entire picture. I celebrate because what is meant to harm me, you use for good. I celebrate because you have walked with me before and you will continue to do so until this storm has passed. I celebrate because I know that these storms are not what they appear to be. So thank you, Lord, for all that you do. I stand here with arms held high, ready to receive your rain.