Wow, I can’t believe this is already my sixth Mother’s Day! I recently wrote about my motherly feels and a little about what has been on my heart lately. I have always heard other mom’s, other women and even stranger’s say, “it goes by so quickly, enjoy them when they are little.” I have at times nodded and grunted at this type of friendly advice when I am in a frenzy at the grocery store because all my little one wants to do is feed! In those moments as a mother, you only see what is right in front of you. One, because my daughter is screaming in the middle of the grocery store because she is hungry and two, you just want to get to the car because waiting until you get home is just not an option! However, I will say even in moments like that and believe me I have had my share; I did hear that advice from those other moms, other women and yes even total, random strangers. I tucked it away, it was like my future mom bad self was doing me a favor and I get it so much more than I used to. I think it really sunk in when my oldest daughter, Clara started Kindergarten last year. I realized she is growing up and her little sister, Luci is too. I am in a new phase as a mother now and I still have to remind myself time does go by so quickly and how truly precious it is.
My Mother’s Day prayer is a simple one. My prayer is that I would be the mom they will remember. I want them to remember me reading my bible and studying it deeply. I want them to remember all the times we prayed in the car before leaving the driveway. I want them to remember even when I failed I had grace for myself and for others. I want them to remember I am deeply in love with their Father and our marriage is an amazing example for them.
I pray I will parent up and power down in the heated, trying moments of parenting. I pray that I would listen more and be slow to speak. I pray I take the opportunity to say yes to those extra nighttime snuggles at bedtime. I pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to convict me and keep me moving toward Jesus. I pray for the little moments in the middle of the day when I need to close my laptop and put away my phone to be more present with Luci. I pray my heart only continues to soften so that I can be open to a higher calling. I pray they see in me a reflection of Jesus because the very best prayer I can pray for them is that they will have a deep relationship with Him. This is my prayer for mother’s day and everyday. I mentioned this saying, “be the mom you want them to remember” and it has always resonated with me to be the mom they remember and to leave a lasting impression on them and for generations to come.
H A P P Y M O T H E R ‘ S D A Y !
