I am blessed to be called momma.
This letter is for you
my sweet seven children
these are my favorite things that I get to experience
because of each of you.
my sweet seven children
these are my favorite things that I get to experience
because of each of you.
***
I am grateful
I am grateful
to be the one who hears your dreams
to watch you run and play and scooter outside
to put away your soccer balls
and blow bubbles in early spring
to be reminded to marvel at the simple things
to fold your clothes
even if those clothes take me hours and hours and hours
to be the one on whom you rest your head
to hear your stories
to wake at night when you are scared and hold your hand
to comfort you when you are sad
***
I am blessed
by simply looking at you in wonder
by your laughter
by your silliness
and your sweetness
{with a messy face}
by your drawings, just for me
by the opportunity to teach you
academics, arts, cooking, and life
***
I love watching
you play with each other
your youthful freedom
how you look forward to our annual trip to the lake
and spending time down on our dock
how you dance beautifully
the clouds with you and imagining the shapes
you sleep peacefully at night
your sweet and graceful smile
***
I have learned
about cameras and lenses and photography
but I’ve really really really learned
to not worry about the little things
like flowers plucked from my garden
or spilled milk on the floor
or messy hands wiped on pants
or even muddy boots thrown on the floor
***
Because you have taught me
to look beyond the immediate mess and to see your heart
that messes can be beautiful
those flowers were for me
the milk you tried to pour because you were “so big”
those messy pants from the messy hands can be washed
and the boots were muddy when you explored.
***
I will
be the one who holds you when you are sick
fight for you in the hospital
stay up late and pray with you
drive you to and fro and to and fro
bake cookies at Christmas
{which this year will be gluten free}
to listen to you and love you and cherish you
***
most importantly
most importantly
I strive to teach you about God
and all the joy that can be found in this life
when you live your life for Him.
***
Hannah, Chloe, Grace,
Brennan, Caleb, Elijah, and Samuel –
I love each of you.
You are what made me a mom.
And that is one of my most favorite things.
Ever.
***
what are your favorite mom moments?
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Simply beautiful post, not sure what else I could say.
The glimpses into your heart and family are so inspiring. I look forward to all your posts!
What a beautiful post, Rachel! Your family is so precious- as is your mother-heart!
Jessica
Beautiful!
There is oh-so-much that motherhood teaches us! You touched on many of them. The photos just add a wonderful feel to the whole post as well.
Beautiful.
All of these mothers day posts are making me cry. I echo everything you said. There is nothing more precious than taking in every precious thing about our children. Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Such a beautiful, touching post! Thank you for sharing! :]
And thanks so much for your encouraging comment on my page–it’s nice to know I’m not crazy for being so eager to work with those students.
Have a wonderful and blessed Mother’s Day!
Love all the fun your family is having…great photos.
Motherhood equals such sweetness, pure beauty and resounding joy!!! And you put it all into words so well. Happy Mother’s Day, beautiful mama!!!
Amen! (with tears in my eyes!) Happy Mother’s Day!!!
You are truly blessed! Beautiful! Happy Mother’s Day to you.
Love the post as always!
Continuing to lift up prayer!
Psalms 18:31-33 For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
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Beautiful! What else can I say? Happy Mother’s day to someone I admire so much.
I very recently stumbled across your blog, but I’ve felt very blessed in the posts I’ve read and the beautiful photography of your family.
I was given a One Lovely Blog award, and I decided to pass it on to you:
http://bethanish.wordpress.com/2011/05/08/mara-in-her-loveliness-has-awarded-me/
God bless you this Lord’s day and mother’s day. 🙂
Know you had an amazing day being surrounded by all that love!
Lifting up prayers!
Romans 5:1-2 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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Just beautiful. In every way. What a gift to your children.