As I reflect on the wonderful weekend I have had with my darling family, spending time together, celebrating one another, learning together, playing together...I feel abundantly blessed. My life and family are unique and I am grateful for the life I have been blessed with. Both for my existance and for my circumstances.
This life is full of JOY. I love life! I strive to live a life that will be acceptable to my Father in Heaven and to accomplish those things that he has a desire for me to do. Today. In this phase. It may not be fancy or glamorous or noteworthy, but I do believe it is eternally worthwhile to be a mother.
Thoughts spin in my head of where I am, where I have been, those I have loved and continue to love, those who have influenced me and I am happy. A little sad because there are some moments of sorrow mingled with that joy, nevertheless it is the bitter that makes the sweet a little sweeter.
Today I miss my mom, my angel mother. but the words of a hymn by J. Montgomery seemed so sooth my soul..."Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven". I do not have her here, I can't call her, or hug her, or tell her of my love and yet I feel the blessings of heaven. and then it doesn't feel so much like a sacrifice.
My dear friends & family forgive my ramblings, but it important to me that you know... that I know two things for sure... 1. That motherhood is divine (certainly not easy or without its pull your hair out moments) and 2. That families can be forever. How fortunate I feel to have this blessing of heaven.
Happy Mother's Day!
A shout out for Alyna... she came home from the district track meet this weekend with 3, 1st place medals. WOOHOO!
PS) Michelle W. Thank you so much for capturing these moments for me. ;0).
6 comments:
Way to go Alyna! Woo-hoo!
Yes, this is a life of joy . . . we just have to take the time to see it. And you, my friend, are doing a wonderful job at that. :) Thanks for sharing your ramblings. Happy Mother's Day!
Jenn you’re so inspiring. I loved your post. I agree with it all. A quote you might like. “Children are work… Our greatest work.” - Jen Moos
Happy Mother's Day to you my friend - I though of you several times yesterday - Thank you for your example to me!
Happy Mother's Day Jenn-
Miss you girls already =)
Happy Day to Alyna!
Jenn from what I've seen you are a wonderful Mom...happy, sweet fun and positive.
Have a wonderful week.
Beautiful post Jenn! What a beautiful friend and Mother you are!!
Awesome job Alyna!!
I love your Mother's day thoughts and I have thought several times to talk to you about how amazing Alyna did - hooray for her!
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