Mother's Day 2012

Psalm 127:3 - Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.

Mother's Day is such a special day to reflect on being a mother and on my mother and the other mother like figures I have in my life. I am thankful God has blessed me with two precious boys that give me the title of mom, this is a gift. Now that I am a mom I have so much more of an appreciation for my mom and all the other moms. I now realize all that is involved with being a mom and am so thankful for all my mom did to help make me the person I am today. Being a mother is such a reward but the most challenging thing I have ever done. When I read Proverbs 31 and see all that is involved with the Virtuous Woman I think about a mother and all that there is to do. Mothering is a Challenging Occupation to say the least but as Jean Stockdale reminds her students a Holy Occupation! I'm thankful I get to take part in this Holy Occupation and pray that each day I strive to be more and more like the virtuous woman and the mother God intends for me to be. 

 The beautiful heart necklace my boys gave to me for Mother's Day.

 Brayden's "My Mom" Survey from MDO. I love seeing these questions from his eyes, so funny! We have laughed and laughed over his answers and then cried as I read the last one. 

 Brayden's art work from MDO - Sweet feet and hands flower.

 Bransen's handprint poem from MDO

 An Edible Arrangement from Kevin and Ronda for Mother's Day. Such a fun gift idea we have all loved! Chocolate covered strawberries, cantelope, honey dew melon, grapes and heart shaped pineapples in such a cute teapot container.