Watching and Learning

Oh yes! This is definitely a Mother's Day post. This will be quick by blog standards, but when I took to social media this morning, I couldn't think of a succinct way to express my feelings this Mother's Day.

So first:

This is the firecracker of woman who has sacrificed herself to raise three crazy children. It is amazing to think of everything she has given me, from sustaining life when my heart first started to beat to continuous practice of my first words to showing me how to be a woman of God in a world that fights so hard against it. People ask where I get my red hair, my sassiness, and my willingness to serve. I have to give that all back to her. My friends think I'm crazy when I offer to do their laundry or clean their floors when there's a new baby or a sick family member. But I've seen my mom do that and so much more for others. I never understood why people would seek my mom out and specifically ask for her prayer, but I've grown to know her as a great intercessor. One friend even had to ask her to slow down on her prayers for a healthy pregnancy because she ended up with twins! I very much enjoy how our relationship has grown and changed now that I am on my own, but in the same city. There are a lot of changes coming up in the next year, but I know my mom will always be a phone call away when I just need some help navigating adulthood.


Next:

The woman on the right is not a mother I anticipated, but one I am very grateful for. This is my husband's mother, and I find myself infinitely thankful for the man she raised. There are so many things I see in my husband that I know come straight from her. The Lord blessed her with four boys because he knew she would raise great men (and offer wonderful counsel to their wives). She has taught her boys to be loving and strong and seek after the Lord. I love having a mother-in-law that I can call to talk to about anything. If you're still in a time of singleness and praying for your future husband, I suggest you also pray for the woman who is teaching him how to love you.

Finally:

I have had the greatest time as a member of Life Group at Bellevue. Many of these women are mothers to sweet young children, and it has been an honor to walk alongside them while they are at the beginning of their motherhood journey. I did not know I could love other people's children so much until my friends starting having kids. It's overwhelming to watch how these women have grown into beautiful, strong, powerful mothers. They let me ask questions and cuddle their children, and I feel like I will be so much better of a mom because of them.


Thank you to all the moms who have impacted my life. It's not my time to be a mother yet, but I am excited for when the journey comes because I have been taught by the best.