Mother's Day, Not What I Expected
I first want to start off by saying thank you to my friends who sent me flowers, a card, treats, a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day. I did not expect any of it, and I am feeling truly humbled by God's love being outpoured over me like a fragrant oil through his loving daughters. I also want to say THANK YOU to my husband who shared beautiful thoughtful gifts with me, including a poem that I will cherish forever. Lastly, but not least, I want to thank my family for sticking by me through this tough time and giving me space. This leads me to my own reflection of the day. I am a mother. My children are not present, BUT as I watched the baby dedications something hit me. Of course I was crying and sad because I did not get to do that with Emerie and Elie, but I soon felt a sense of peace as I was crying in the bathroom. I know where they are! I know who they are with! They are SAFE and HEALTHY! Above everything else, they are SAVED. I don't ...