Have you ever been blessed by a complete stranger?
This past Thursday, the boys and I went out to dinner. My six year old had to interview me for his homework so we were going through the questions together. As a family had gotten up to leave in the booth next to us a little girl walked right up to me and handed me a beautiful hand drawn picture of a rainbow. "Happy Mother's Day!" It was one of those moments where you think does she have me confused with someone else? Does she think she knows me? I was in awe and didn't know what to say as I look at her dad then back to her, "Wow, thank you so much! You are such a sweetie!"
"Today is Mexican Mother's Day so we are celebrating it with my grandma!" As she looks over at her grandma smiling from ear to ear.
"Happy Mother's Day" her grandma says to me and I reply the same. "Happy Mother's Day!"
I was blessed by a complete stranger. A little girl with a big heart and a sweet soul. How I pray we can all take the time to bless someone during our busy daily lives. One small gesture could have huge lasting effects.
Mother's Day is a bitter sweet day for many. It's a joyous celebration and also a remembrance of loss. It is at least for me. I feel so blessed for God to have given me two precious boys and my heart is ever so thankful! My boys are my life and because of these amazing gifts from God I chose to have a personal relationship with Jesus. God and my boys give me so much joy!
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| My mom 2007 |
Yet, a part of my heart aches for my own mom. It has been almost three years since she lost her battle with lung cancer. She planted so many seeds in my life over the years. Now, I can look back and see why she was so giddy whenever she spoke of Jesus. It breaks my heart now when I think of how often I would brush her off when she spoke of the Lord and the end times. Oh how my heart desperately desires to have one moment back with her! One more of her tight bear hugs when I thought for sure she squeezed all the air out of me! I can only now really appreciate her mother's love for me now that I am a mom.
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| Mom as a young girl |
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| My mom |
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My mom with my brother
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Whether you are a young mom, a mom whose children are grown, a mom who knows loss by either her own child or her own mom, a mom of children who are unable to physically be with her children today regardless of the circumstances may the Lord shine His face upon you today. May He give you abundant strength and wisdom, joy and peace. In Jesus' Name! Amen
Hold onto Jesus because He is holding onto you!
Have a blessed Mother's Day!
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Thanks for your thoughts. It must be so hard to have lost your mom. I am blessed to talk to mine each and every morning. The joy must come in knowing that though you miss her desperately, she is in Christ's arms now. Enjoy those little ones, they grow up so fast. I can't believe that my grandkids are now entering school. What a gift children are.
Thank you and as I raise my kids I am reminded of so many wonderful memories my mom created for me!
Dawn, what a beautiful gift! Random acts like that go so deep into a person's heart! I know you will treasure it for a long time. I am sorry you cannot celebrate with your mom anymore. My mom is so far away, I don't get to see her often. I am so thankful, we can talk on the phone, though. I know it will be so sad when we can't do that anymore. God bless you.
I can only imagine how much your Mom is smiling looking down upon you now. She sees how great of a Mom you are and what a blessing you are to those around you, and how much you share your love of the Lord with others. I have no doubt she is bragging to Jesus about you ;) ((((((HUGS))))))
Thanks for visiting Tereasa! This little girl really blessed me - a lesson for all of us to think of others always!
Dawn, thanks for your sweet encouraging words. I live in the house I basically grew up in and my mom planted so many flowers. Every spring they remind me of her and I see her face smiling at me!
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