Mother's Day

He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the LORD! Psalms 113:9

I had a wonderful Mother’s Day this year. Lately I have been reminded by so many different things going on around me of how truly grateful I am to be a mother. I am so thankful for two beautiful daughters. Seven years ago on Mother’s Day weekend I found out I would be a mother for the first time. As a little girl I always wanted children. I had dreams of how wonderful it would be to have my own children one day. Each time I found out I was pregnant I began thanking God for the ability to have a child. I have given birth to two beautiful daughters and Jesus has kept one child that I wasn’t able to carry! I will always have a hole in my heart for the child I will someday meet but I try to live life to the fullest with my girls.

Each child has taught me in so many ways. Lydia introduced me to motherhood! She’s is a mama’s girl. She and I have a bond that I will never have with anyone else. My second child taught me the true meaning of God’s plan for me. I never dreamed of losing a child. I was devastated after losing that child but I know that someday he/she and I will be reunited. I look forward to that day! After losing my baby, I prayed that I could have another child. And one year later I found out I was pregnant. Layton has taught me about hope. Layton and I have had a special bond since the day she was born. She is really a daddy’s girl but I know she loves me like no other!

Each time I look into their eyes I see innocence. They inspire me to be a better person. I never tire of hearing Lydia’s thoughts and stories and have been in awe of Layton’s personality developing over the past year. My heart swells with love each time I see them bond as sisters. I love rocking them, BOTH, each night before bed time. Each time I hear “MAAAMAAA”, I smile and remind myself that they are one of the greatest gifts I have ever been given.

I prayed for this child and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.
1 Samuel 1:27