I became a mother!
Motherhood is a privilege often
taken for granted.
taken for granted.
Yet many are saddened by infertility,
so I appreciate the blessing all the more.
so I appreciate the blessing all the more.
Katie Grace changed my life forever.
She is my only daughter and so close to my heart.
The love I have for her is deeper
than words can describe...
than words can describe...
know what I mean?
Though she is busy raising her own children
out-of-state,
out-of-state,
my thoughts walk beside her
and my prayers for her
bookend my days.
Truly the love I feel for her has helped me
love my own mother.
Though alcohol was a barrier to Mom's
expressions of love,
expressions of love,
I came to understand that didn't diminish
the care she had for me.
the care she had for me.
On Katie's birthday, I am so thankful for
the awesome privilege
of watching her grow and blossom.
of watching her grow and blossom.
The challenges of parenting have been many
but the rewards ever more so.
I wouldn't have missed a day of it!
How about you?
Does your child's birthday
cause you to be introspective?
Does it remind you to be thankful?
Morning Jessica,
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Very sweet post about Katie. She is definitely a very sweet and precious young lady to be truly proud of...........
Motherhood is a sacred priviledge for sure,
but it does have it challenges as you say,
but the Blessings and delight far outweigh
any challenges. I certainly know I adore my
2 children, and would move Heaven and Earth to make them happy..............
Happy Birthday Katie, we love you hon!
Hope you had a wonderful day!!
Love and Blessings, Nellie
I'm thankful for you Mom!
ReplyDeleteJess, I have enjoyed reading some of your posts today. Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter! Yes, I get sentimental on my children's birthdays, too!
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