Mother's Day

How blessed am I to be this sweet angel's mama?

What a special day May 9, 2010 was for me! Travis and Lucy Mills made me feel so loved, appreciated, and adored on my first Mother's Day. I actually counted last year as my first Mother's Day because I was pregnant with Lucy Mills and knew that she was very much alive. But this was my first Mother's Day having her here to hold in my arms.

what a babydoll

With the gorgeous pink roses from my loves

My other fun surprise that morning was waking up to Travis bringing me coffee and breakfast in bed! I have never had such a treat! But when Lucy Mills woke up, the concept of food, drinks, and a mobile baby in the bed wasn't doable so we moved to the kitchen table.

I vote for Daddy to cook a pancake breakfast every weekend!

My Mother's Day feast

What a way to start the day!

On a side note, these two monkeys have been playing together a lot! Since Lucy Mills is army crawling and scooting around everywhere, she has now invaded on Maggie's space. Here she is moving in on Maggie's toy...

Secretly I think Maggie loves it!

I came across some insightful words on Sallie Clarkson's blog. She wrote The Mission of Motherhood and several other books I have enjoyed reading. This is a snippet of what she published on her blog this Mother's Day. It was a good reminder that in the seemingly menial tasks of changing diapers, wiping noses, folding laundry and rushing to the grocery store for the 4th time in a week; there is a bigger picture going on here that will one day pay off in eternity. Enjoy...

It is indeed the personal touch of a mother’s heart that creates grand civility, deep affection, care and commitment to the foundations of a family. When the invisible strings of a mother’s heart are tied to the heart of her children through loving sacrifice and nurture, the stability and foundations of a nation become secure and stable. A mother, living well in her God-ordained role, is of great beauty and inestimable value to the future history of any generation. Her impact is irreplaceable and necessary to the spiritual formation of children who will be the future adults of the next generation. Fun, comfort, humor, graciousness, spiritual passion, compassion for the lost, hospitality, chores, meals, training, life-giving words, hours and hours of listening and playing and praying and reading—all are parts of the mosaic which go into the process of soul development.

Moms, God is calling us to a work that is quite important--He will give us the strength and supply us with wisdom one day at a time. He will listen to our prayers. But most of all, we have to be willing to bend over backwards to meet needs and to encourage and to figure out a new game plan, because we are His guard in a fallen, tempting world; we are His hands and words of comfort and wisdom; and we are His voice to tell our children that we love them and believe in them, even in the midst of their immaturity. May He give grace to each of you today! Happy Mother's Day!