For My Mom

Tomorrow is Mother's Day. 

And it is making me think.  I have realized over the past couple of years that I have a passion and excitement to be a wife and a mother.  I long to see God teach, train, sanctify and use me through those roles to glorify Him and point others to Christ.

But as I contemplate this, I wonder if a part of my desire to do this comes because of the mother that I have had.  I have been overly blessed with a mother who serves both her husband and children faithfully over the past 28 years or so.  I know that I don't fully understand the amount of sacrifice, time, effort and love that my mother has poured into this role and "lifetime" job.  But as I grow older, I have begun to see a little more of the 'behind-the-scenes' of being a mom.  I have begun to appreciate more and more the many things she has done and continues to do not just for me, but for my three siblings and my father.

I found this poem and thought it rather accurate in describing my relationship with my mother:

"When you're a child she walks before you,

To set an example. 

When you're a teenager she walks behind you

To be there should you need her. 

When you're an adult she walks beside you

So that as two friends you can enjoy life together."

[Author Unknown]

Thanks, Mom.  For walking beside me these days, and encouraging me, and being a friend.  Your advice and wisdom mean so much to me.  Thank you for making me laugh and for teasing me.  I love you.