It’s Mother’s Day morning and I am sitting on a cement wall in the cool air watching the sunrise over my favorite trail. It’s a beautiful morning.
A couple of recent events stand out to me as I ponder this morning.
Last night somebody anonymously brought over makings for dinner for today so I wouldn’t have to cook on Mother’s Day. It was such a sweet and tender gesture and I am so deeply touched at those who do see my possible needs and can recognize my situation for what it is and consider what it might be like for me to be a single mom of 5 kids on Mother’s Day.
On the flip side of that, as my 10 year old daughter happily bounced up the stairs to go to bed, she said, “They must have mistaken us for a family in need.” I love that she feels so whole and complete that she is unaware of any difficulty we are at risk of experiencing. We are so deeply rich in love and I can’t thank God enough for that blessing! And for His servants who stretch out their hands in service and love. Thank you whoever you are!
The other thing happened the other day while driving the kids to school. The song “Kings and Queens” came on the radio and Coltrin started singing along. The song came to the part that says, “For all of you queens that are fighting alone, baby, you’re not dancin’ on your own,” and Coltrin grinned over at me and said, “Cuz I’m here.”
Right after he was born, they placed Coltrin on my chest for skin to skin warmth and I looked into his eyes, peaceful and completely aware, and was overcome with a knowing that he’d take care of me one day. It’s cute that at 13 years old, he’s already trying to do that.
I am such a lucky mother to have the amazing children in my life that I do. God pours his blessings out abundantly.
Forever grateful!
