Mother's Day

It is Mother's Day 2019. 7:15AM. I am the first one up and have my cup of coffee ready.  What a blessing it is to have a family. I'm not going to lie, the past few years have had their own challenges which have only changed into different types of challenges. Scott's cancer, building a house, Grace's surgery, and all of the ups and downs that go with those moments in life. But today, not just because it is Mother's Day, I sit here with my cup of coffee and feel so very blessed. My life is full. And yes, it is full of "good" things and "bad" things but I feel satisfied and honesty blessed. These kids of mine, that God has so sweetly given me are special. They are full of sweetness and love and yet they are also full of teenage attitude and angst (they are sleeping right now and there is something so sweet about them when they are asleep, they look just like they did when they were 3 &; 4 years old.. huggable). My husband, kind, clever, and a faithful leader of our crew (he is asleep too, not exactly as cute as the kids but not bad for 47 ;) ).  Our days are filled with school, theater practice, cello concerts, fixing up the yard, dealing with the "culvert crisis", laundry, youtube/Netflix, making sure we watch all Avenger Movies prior to End Games, and planning the next vacation. Might sound boring to some, but for us, right now, it is just right. So on this Mother's Day I just want to say "Thanks". Thank you, God, for my family. My little pod of comfort, purpose, joy, struggle, and peace.

Mother's Day Update

9:40AM Everyone is up now and they kids surprised me with wonderful gifts. A new coffee maker (YES!! FYI I like to brew my coffee, no fancy stuff here just straight up real coffee... with lots of cream and sweetener). They also found the original recipe of my favorite candy bar! Finally, both girls gave me something special from their talents. Charis made me a beautiful card using different styled handwriting, colors and a 3D flower. Grace crocheted 3 dish washing towels towels for me. Thank you girls for the thoughtful and special gifts!