Happy Mother's Day

"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.' Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." Proverbs 31:28-31

Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers (even though I'm a little late in posting this)! Thank you for all your hard work in raising your children. I know it isn't always easy, and we children don't always seem very grateful at the time. Thank you for your unconditional love, which leads us to Christ's love that is even greater. I especially want to thank my mom, who is always there when I need her. Seven kids is quite a bunch, and she loves us all very much. She faithfully teaches us to love Christ and each other. I also want to thank my grandma, who set the example for my mom, as Lois and Eunice did for Timothy in the Bible. Paul says in 2 Timothy 1:5,

"I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also."

I also want to thank any women who may not necessarily be mothers, but have cared for someone in a motherly sort of way. I have many "adopted" grandmas who have played a big part in who I am now.

For those of you who aren't mothers, I want to remind you to share the love that your mother has shared with you. It's a hurting world out there, and it could use a lot of love.