Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Dear Kids...

"And whence comes it that men who have joyfully given up themselves for Christ, find it so hard to give up themselves for their brethren?"
{Andrew Murray, from his book Humility}

Dear Kids....

I know sometimes I get frustrated at the endless toys on the ground or the fact that the kitchen sink is always filled with dirty dishes. I can get crabby when we can't find that same glove every morning or when a glass of milk is spilled all over the newly cleaned floors. I hate to admit it, but at times I am overwhelmed with the amount of laundry I have to do, the number of meals I have to prepare and the immeasurable "mommy" calls I have to answer. Truth is, this mommy thing is hard, and I am constantly counting on God's grace to get me through each day.

However, after all is said and done, I need you to know that there aren't a group of people on this planet that I would rather serve. I am humbled and honored that the Lord would call me to give my time, my resources and my life for each of you. You are worth far more than anything I have to give, and when I think about how much each of you mean to me... to God... I am put-back by the fact that things like dirty clothes get me stressed. I love you all... enough to serve you each and every day. I might not have much talent or wealth to bestow upon you, but I can serve you... with a grateful heart. Please know that my sacrifices, as small as they may be, are my way of saying you are the most important people to me.

Love, Mom

4 comments:

Tina said...

:)

Jeni said...

I'm sitting at home (missing church) because I am sick & throwing up. I was feeling pretty tired and sorry for myself of all this 1st & 2nd trimester junk. THANK YOU FOR THIS POST ... DEF PUTS EVERYTHING IN PERSPECTIVE.

Jaimie said...

like:) I LOVED Zoey's family portrait that she made last night...it was adorable. She told me exactly who each person which you could probably even guess by the sizes of them!!!!

Deanna said...

So sweet!

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