But for today ... this very early hour of Mother's Day, I'm counting my blessings. This is by no means an all inclusive list. Instead, this is just a sampler.
Today I am thankful ...
... that Jesus Christ died for
... for a wonderful husband. God has a wonderful plan for my life and He wrote Dennis right into the middle of that plan.
... for being a mother. This is an inclusive thing. I've mentioned my thankfulness for Dennis (without whom I would not be a mother). I am so very thankful to God for the precious children we conceived together. Rebeka Lynn, Ryan Wayne, our little unborn baby, and Robert Andrew - the love we feel for them is a gift from God. For that blessing, I am thankful to God. As an addendum to that, I'm thankful for Kelly and Jessica (my daughters by marriage) and eight beautiful grandchildren: Lauren, Alex, Emily, Joe, Autumn, Andrew, Tori and Libby.
... for my mistakes. Boy, that one is hard to be thankful for, but the mistakes I've made in my life have formed me into what I am today. Hopefully I am more loving, more sensitive and more open to sharing God's love because of those mistakes.
... for my birth family. I have a mother who is 91 years old, still a source of comfort and wisdom for me. I had a dad who was sometimes harsh, but he loved me. I'll leave that alone. My three brothers have each been blessings to me. I may be closer to some than others, but I love them each and every one.
Yup ... I'm counting blessings.
Bunches,
Nona
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Happy Mother's Day to one of the wisest and most loving women I know... who just happens to be a wonderful mother. I enjoyed your heartfelt comments :). Loads of Love, Jeannie
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