A rare family photo, and we are by no means, sporting our best attire, but this is the real 'us.' I thought a lot about Mother's Day and what it means, and mostly I am just thankful to have a healthy, happy family. I keep thinking of all the people who have to go through this day w/out their mother, especially young children who did not get enough time w/ their mothers. Or those that are in an unloving situation and just want a mommy to give them some attention. And then there's the flip side. Mother's who have lost children, something I do not like to even think about. It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, and as the kids get older, it's easier to do that because they have so much going on. A funny memory of this past Mother's Day kind of sums it all up. We come home from church and I slip out the back door to soak up some sun ALONE. And I mean I slip to the very back of the yard, almost hidden. Literally within 5 minutes I had Halle in a chair to my left. A few minutes later, Gracie is in a chair to my right. Then a few minutes later Cade is sitting at the foot of my lounge chair. Then to top it all off the dogs follow their lead and are sitting diagonal from me. It was kind of hilarious. I feel like the momma duck w/ all her ducklings. Thankfully I have forgiving children b/c sometimes I sure do not deserve them. Sure there are times when I wished everyone would just be quiet, but in the rare event they are all 3 gone at the same time, I realize just how boring it is and it makes me want to stop time. For I know time will fly, and they will be gone in a flash....each to lead their own lives. I pray while they are with me I can teach them as much as I possibly can so they can be confident, strong, and loving people. I am so thankful God chose me to be their mommy.
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