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I never knew real love until I gave birth to my daughter. She is amazing - in ways that I could probably never explain in a way that would give her the credit she deserves. Some days, she drives me absolutely crazy, and some days, I am so incredibly proud to be her mother there just are not words for it. Today is one of the in between days. Where she manages to drive me crazy and make me laugh all at the same time. She is a constant source of amusement and beauty in a house of chaos and plans, and we have to get here and go there and "we are late" again.
As much as a single mother can do, I try to make sure that both my children share the love and attention in this house, though it is often very obvious that she is the one that has to take the back seat t0 her brother's needs and fits, and naps. Rarely ever does she complain about that fact. Actually, she has embraced being a big sister more then I ever thought would be possible considering the 6 year difference between them.
Isn't it amazing - what God is able to create and use for His glory. Without Noah, I don't think Bri or I would have ever been as accepting, and patient, and really know how to love anyone else. Noah has opened both of our eyes in so many beautiful ways and for the God deserves the praise and glory. Noah is God's gift to a struggling single mom, and a a little girl that lived in a bubble of social insecurity. Our lives are both changed so much because of him. For the better.
I am blessed beyond measure. I am thankful for each breath I take, each morning I wake up to the faces that radiate beauty. I am BLESSED. And more then anything, I am saved, saved from eternity in hell, so that I may spend it in Heaven, with a Maker that create perfection in my children. How much luckier could one girl get?
Being a single mom comes without a lot of struggling and frustration and heartache. But in the big picture, I am just a mother. A mother that adores her babies A mother that does her best and prays for the strength to do even better.
I hope this is a blessed week for everyone. I fear for what this week will see, with the unstable political debacle about to unfold. And I know Jemimah 29:11 -
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
May peace be in your heart throughout this week.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
A beautiful Sunday
Posted by Michelle at 4:47 PM
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